Ransons Dam - Middle is an earth dam located in Powhatan County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 436 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 Ransons Dam - Middle
The primary purpose of Ransons Dam - Middle is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rickey Forrest Ranson (private). It impounds the Trib. Branch Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 436 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 231 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Powhatan |
| River/Stream | Trib. Branch Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.57240, -77.88870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 436 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Rickey Forrest Ranson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA145024 |
| Federal ID | VA145024 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |