Gilmer Dam is an earth dam located in Russell County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 48 ft48 ft tall, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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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 assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA167006 |
| Federal ID | VA167006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |