Gilmer Dam
Gilmer Dam is an earth dam located in Russell County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Gilmer Dam
The primary purpose of Gilmer Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Gent Brothers Inc.;r. W. Gent;robert D. Gilmer (private). It impounds the Doubles Branch.
The dam stands 48 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Russell |
| River/Stream | Doubles Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.95370, -81.95590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Gent Brothers Inc.;R. W. Gent;Robert D. Gilmer |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA167006 |
| Federal ID | VA167006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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