Townsends Dam #1
Townsends Dam #1 is an earth dam located in King William County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
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 Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA101020 |
| Federal ID | VA101020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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