Birdwood Gc #13 Dam

trib. Morey Creek· Albemarle, Virginia· Earth· 24 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Birdwood Gc #13 Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. 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 24 ft (taller than 42.5% in VA)
Dam Length335 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage66 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA003167

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

UVA Foundation

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Birdwood Gc #13 Dam?

Birdwood Gc #13 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 Birdwood Gc #13 Dam?

Birdwood Gc #13 Dam is owned by UVA Foundation (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Birdwood Gc #13 Dam?

Birdwood Gc #13 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Birdwood Gc #13 Dam?

Birdwood Gc #13 Dam has a dam height of 24 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.