Townsends Dam #1 is an earth dam located in King William County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 257 ft long. 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 Townsends Dam #1
The primary purpose of Townsends Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Queenfield Farm (private).
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 257 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | King William |
| Coordinates | 37.70040, -77.19100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 257 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Queenfield Farm |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA101020 |
| Federal ID | VA101020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |