Townshend Dam
Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction. All purposes: Fish and Wildlife, Recreation, Recreation, Hydroelectric, Recreation. Height: 126.0 ft. Length: 1700.0 ft. Max storage: 54,300 acre-feet. Normal storage: 800 acre-feet. Surface area: 95 acres. Drainage area: 278 sq mi. Completed: 1961. Hazard: High. Condition: Not Available. Owner: Federal.
Overview
Purpose: Flood Risk Reduction. All purposes: Fish and Wildlife, Recreation, Recreation, Hydroelectric, Recreation. Height: 126.0 ft. Length: 1700.0 ft. Max storage: 54,300 acre-feet. Normal storage: 800 acre-feet. Surface area: 95 acres. Drainage area: 278 sq mi. Completed: 1961. Hazard: High. Condition: Not Available. Owner: Federal.
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Total: 67/100Risk Assessment
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Land Details
Public Access4,138,200 sq ft · 38.45 hectares
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