Townsend Dam is an earth dam located in King and Queen County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Townsend Dam
The primary purpose of Townsend Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by John Freeman Townsend (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | King and Queen |
| Coordinates | 37.69560, -76.76990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | John Freeman Townsend |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA097010 |
| Federal ID | VA097010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |