Gordonsville Dam

Virginia — Louisa County — DOVE BRANCH

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLouisa
RiverDOVE BRANCH
Coordinates38.08500, -78.19950

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage3,950 acre-ft
Max Storage3,950 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 13, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerLouisa County Water Authorty
Other NameBowlers Lake;S. Anna Dam #2

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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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