The Holcomb Rock Dam is a concrete dam across the James River near Lynchburg, Virginia. The project consists of a concrete dam across the river, an earthen embankment canal on the right bank, and a power house where water is discharged to generate electricity.[1][2] Per the 2008 annual generation report, the project generated 6,089,209 KW-hours.[3]

Holcomb Rock Dam
Holcomb Rock Dam is located in Virginia
Holcomb Rock Dam
Location of Holcomb Rock Dam in Virginia
LocationBedford County, Virginia / Amherst County, Virginia, U.S.
Coordinates37°30′36.15″N 79°15′57.11″W / 37.5100417°N 79.2658639°W / 37.5100417; -79.2658639
PurposePower
StatusIn use
Opening date1850
Owner(s)Holcomb Rock Company
Operator(s)Holcomb Rock Company
Dam and spillways
Type of damConcrete gravity
ImpoundsJames River
Height39 ft (12 m)
Length644 ft (196 m)
Spillway typeweir
Power Station
Operator(s)Holcomb Rock Company
Hydraulic head18

The dam is located downstream of the larger Coleman Falls Dam.

References

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  1. ^ US Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams, NIDID VA00921
  2. ^ Dam Safety Inspection Report by Atlanta Regional Office for Holcomb Rock Hydroelectric, Project No. 2901 for the Period April 26, 2010 to September 19, 2013. December 18, 2014. FERC Ascension Number 20141218-5302. FERC Project P-2901.
  3. ^ Holcomb Rock Co submits their Annual Generation report for the period of 10/1/07 - 9/30/08 under P-2901. FERC Ascension Number 20090115-0065. FERC Project Number P-2901. January 5, 2009.