Belmont Golf Club Dam

Beaverdam Run tributary· Loudoun, Virginia· Earth· 15 ft tall
Unknown Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Belmont Golf Club Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 11.8% in VA)
Dam Length370 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage106 acre-ft
Normal Storage22 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA107053

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Belmont Community Association;Belmont Community Association Inc

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Belmont Golf Club Dam?

Belmont Golf Club Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Belmont Golf Club Dam?

Belmont Golf Club Dam is owned by Belmont Community Association;Belmont Community Association Inc (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Belmont Golf Club Dam?

Belmont Golf Club Dam 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 Belmont Golf Club Dam?

Belmont Golf Club Dam has a dam height of 15 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.

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.