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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