Brushy Mountain Dam
Key Takeaway
Brushy Mountain Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 30 ft (taller than 67.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA143021 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Brushy Mountain Club
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Brushy Mountain Dam?
Brushy Mountain Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Brushy Mountain Dam?
Brushy Mountain Dam is owned by Brushy Mountain Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Brushy Mountain Dam?
Brushy Mountain 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 Brushy Mountain Dam?
Brushy Mountain Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Brushy Mountain Dam last inspected?
Brushy Mountain Dam was last inspected on August 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.