Beautiful Run Dam #2a
Key Takeaway
Beautiful Run Dam #2a is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 39 ft (taller than 85.8% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 688 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA113002 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Beautiful Run Dam #2a?
Beautiful Run Dam #2a 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 Beautiful Run Dam #2a?
Beautiful Run Dam #2a is owned by Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Beautiful Run Dam #2a?
Beautiful Run Dam #2a serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Beautiful Run Dam #2a?
Beautiful Run Dam #2a has a dam height of 39 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 Beautiful Run Dam #2a last inspected?
Beautiful Run Dam #2a was last inspected on April 13, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.