Spring Branch Dam
Spring Branch Dam is an earth dam located in King and Queen County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Spring Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Branch Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Virginia Department Of Wildlife Resources (state). It impounds the Market Swamp.
The dam stands 45 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 03/30/2022.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | King and Queen |
| River/Stream | Market Swamp |
| Coordinates | 37.74200, -76.93370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA097007 |
| Federal ID | VA097007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |