Barrington Dam

Henrico, Virginia· Earth· 17 ft tall

High Hazard Fire Protection Stock Or Small Fish Pond Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Barrington Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is fire protection. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height	17 ft (taller than 17.7% in VA)
Dam Length	200 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	100 acre-ft
Normal Storage	47 acre-ft

Surface Area	8 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
NID ID	VA087030

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: December 14, 2017

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Barrington Bridge Property Owners Association (POA)

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Barrington Dam?

Barrington Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Barrington Dam?

Barrington Dam is owned by Barrington Bridge Property Owners Association (POA) (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Barrington Dam?

Barrington Dam serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Barrington Dam?

Barrington Dam has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Barrington Dam last inspected?

Barrington Dam was last inspected on December 14, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.