Bowles Dam

Virginia — Goochland County — TR-BEAVER DAM CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyGoochland
RiverTR-BEAVER DAM CREEK
Coordinates37.71390, -77.80380

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length930 ft
NID Storage137 acre-ft
Max Storage137 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 1, 2021
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerDouglas M. Adams
Other NameDerusha Dam

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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