Black Fox Hills Dam
Key Takeaway
Black Fox Hills 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 | 48 ft (taller than 92.4% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 327 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 636 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA125010 |
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
Jodi Johnson
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Black Fox Hills Dam?
Black Fox Hills 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 Black Fox Hills Dam?
Black Fox Hills Dam is owned by Jodi Johnson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Black Fox Hills Dam?
Black Fox Hills 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 Black Fox Hills Dam?
Black Fox Hills Dam has a dam height of 48 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 Black Fox Hills Dam last inspected?
Black Fox Hills Dam was last inspected on August 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.