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Pounding Dick Woods Dam, located in Albemarle, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
With a primary purpose of serving as a Fish and Wildlife Pond, this earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet and spans a length of 200 feet. Situated on a tributary of Pounding Branch, the dam has a storage capacity of 60 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 1.2 acres.
While the hazard potential of Pounding Dick Woods Dam is currently classified as undetermined and its condition assessment remains unrated, the dam undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of one inspection per year. The Emergency Action Plan status, risk assessment, and management measures for the dam are yet to be determined. Despite its uncertain risk profile, the dam continues to serve its intended purpose of providing a habitat for fish and wildlife in the area.
As an earth dam with a significant impact on the local ecosystem, Pounding Dick Woods Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its location in a picturesque setting and its role in supporting biodiversity, the dam's management and potential future modifications could offer valuable insights into sustainable water resource practices and climate resilience efforts.
Mechums River Near White Hall
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35cfs |
Moormans River Near Free Union
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25cfs |
South River Near Dooms
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71cfs |
Rockfish River Near Greenfield
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45cfs |
South River Near Waynesboro
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39cfs |
South River At Harriston
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96cfs |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
trib. Pounding Branch |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
1.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
60 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Girl Scout Camp
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Hiker Camping
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Dundo
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Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
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Loft Mountain Campground
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Sherando Lake Recreation Area
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Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary'S Wilderness Boundary
North River Campground To Camp May Flather
Headwaters To Farmville
1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
Ford Where Route 609 Departs From Route 678 To Confluence With Cowpasture River