Thomas Branch Dam is an earth dam located in Westmoreland County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 23 ft23 ft tall and 391 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 Thomas Branch Dam
The primary purpose of Thomas Branch Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Walter Hendricks (private).
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 391 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 199 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Coordinates | 38.15450, -76.90400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 391 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 199 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Walter Hendricks |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA193007 |
| Federal ID | VA193007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |