Burnt Mountain Dam

trib. Mechums River· Albemarle, Virginia· Earth· 30 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Burnt Mountain Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.7% in VA)
Dam Length500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage110 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA003043

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

Joe V. Jr & Beverly C. Rodriguez;Virginia Polo Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Burnt Mountain Dam?

Burnt Mountain 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 Burnt Mountain Dam?

Burnt Mountain Dam is owned by Joe V. Jr & Beverly C. Rodriguez;Virginia Polo Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Burnt Mountain Dam?

Burnt 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 Burnt Mountain Dam?

Burnt 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.

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.