Beaver Creek Dam #1

BEAVER CREEK· Albemarle, Virginia· Earth· 60 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Recreation Water Supply Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Beaver Creek Dam #1 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	60 ft (taller than 95.8% in VA)
Dam Length	504 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	3.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage	1.6K acre-ft

Surface Area	104 acres
Drainage Area	10 sq mi
NID ID	VA003122

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: March 8, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Beaver Creek Dam #1?

Beaver Creek Dam #1 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 Beaver Creek Dam #1?

Beaver Creek Dam #1 is owned by Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Beaver Creek Dam #1?

Beaver Creek Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Beaver Creek Dam #1?

Beaver Creek Dam #1 has a dam height of 60 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 Beaver Creek Dam #1 last inspected?

Beaver Creek Dam #1 was last inspected on March 8, 2022. 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.