Reservoir #1

BROAD BRANCH· Goochland, Virginia· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Reservoir #1 is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 60.8% in VA)
Dam Length485 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage360 acre-ft
Normal Storage213 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA075008

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: September 5, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Hermitage Country Club, Inc.

Private

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Broad Branch Dam

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Hope Springs Dam

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Gaeser Dam

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Upper Running Cedar Dam

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Goose Pointe Dam

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Upper Logan Dam

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Unknown 26 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reservoir #1?

Reservoir #1 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 Reservoir #1?

Reservoir #1 is owned by Hermitage Country Club, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Reservoir #1?

Reservoir #1 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Reservoir #1?

Reservoir #1 has a dam height of 28 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 Reservoir #1 last inspected?

Reservoir #1 was last inspected on September 5, 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.