Holcomb Rock
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| Nearest City | Lynchburg, VA |
| River/Stream | James River |
| Coordinates | 37.51010, -79.26590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 644 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 127 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,250 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Holcomb Rock Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |