Townes
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Patrick |
| Nearest City | Madison, NC |
| River/Stream | Dan |
| Coordinates | 36.68560, -80.43030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 133 ft |
| Dam Height | 115 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
| Year Completed | 1938 (88 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,325 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 33 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Northbrook Carolina Hydro II, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |