Townes

Patrick County, Virginia (near Madison, NC)

River/Stream: Dan

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
133 ft
Dam Length
575 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1938
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
15,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2021-10-20

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
VA141002
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
36.68560, -80.43030
Age
88 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.