Doug Branch Pond

TR-JAMES RIVER· Buckingham, Virginia· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Doug Branch Pond is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.7% in VA)
Dam Length122 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage33 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA029037

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: February 8, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Department of Conservation & Recreation - Division of State Parks;Virginia DCR - State Parks

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Doug Branch Pond?

Doug Branch Pond is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Doug Branch Pond?

Doug Branch Pond is owned by Department of Conservation & Recreation - Division of State Parks;Virginia DCR - State Parks (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Doug Branch Pond?

Doug Branch Pond 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 Doug Branch Pond?

Doug Branch Pond has a dam height of 30 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 Doug Branch Pond last inspected?

Doug Branch Pond was last inspected on February 8, 2019. 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.