Western Branch Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Suffolk |
| Nearest City | Suffolk |
| River/Stream | Western Branch Nansemond River - VAHU6 JL47 Western Branch Reservoir |
| Coordinates | 36.80170, -76.58310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 18,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 65 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Norfolk, Department of Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |