Broad Branch Dam

BROAD BRANCH· Goochland, Virginia· Earth· 29 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Broad Branch Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	29 ft (taller than 64.7% in VA)
Dam Length	850 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage	655 acre-ft

Surface Area	72 acres
Drainage Area	4 sq mi
NID ID	VA075026

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: August 15, 2014

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Kinloch Golf Club;Kinloch Lake Association, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Broad Branch Dam?

Broad Branch Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Broad Branch Dam?

Broad Branch Dam is owned by Kinloch Golf Club;Kinloch Lake Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Broad Branch Dam?

Broad Branch Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Broad Branch Dam?

Broad Branch Dam has a dam height of 29 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Broad Branch Dam last inspected?

Broad Branch Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.