DOUG BRANCH POND - VA029037-3401
Dam Name: DOUG BRANCH POND
State: VA
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 10/30/2020
Incident Driver: Structural Stability
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Pipe Failure
Incident Mechanism 2Erosion
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDVA029037-3401
Incident DescriptionLarge void was observed around outlet structure, severe drop in water levels
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident
Fatalities (Number)unknown
Number of People EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded
Other Infrastructure Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeS
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPY
Dam Height30 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)32.70
Surface Area (acres)4.00
Year Completed
NID NumberVA029037
River NameTR-JAMES RIVER
Latitude37.6354
Longitude-78.7944
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesVA Dam Safety
