Bowman Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountySpotsylvania
Nearest CityFredericksburg
River/StreamDeep Run
Coordinates38.28190, -77.45140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length370 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage708 acre-ft
Max Storage708 acre-ft
Normal Storage74 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge20,512 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerA. Smith Bowman Distillary
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/17/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA177034
Federal IDVA177034
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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