Bouldin Church Dam

TRIB TO MAYO RIVER· Patrick, Virginia· Earth· 29 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bouldin Church Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 64.7% in VA)
Dam Length175 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage41 acre-ft
Normal Storage29 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA141011

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
Last Inspection: September 1, 2004
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

James T. & Pamela D. Seagle;Richard Moore

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bouldin Church Dam?

Bouldin Church 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 Bouldin Church Dam?

Bouldin Church Dam is owned by James T. & Pamela D. Seagle;Richard Moore (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bouldin Church Dam?

Bouldin Church 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 Bouldin Church Dam?

Bouldin Church Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Bouldin Church Dam last inspected?

Bouldin Church Dam was last inspected on September 1, 2004. 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.