Burch Mill Dam

Burch Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height15 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 15 ft
15 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

15 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 Burch Mill Dam

The primary purpose of Burch Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Lagrange Creek.

The dam stands 15 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 169 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyMiddlesex
River/StreamLagrange Creek
Coordinates37.68540, -76.64510

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage169 acre-ft
Max Storage169 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Drainage Area3 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA119005
Federal IDVA119005
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