Camp 5 Dam

South Br.Quantico Creek· Prince William, Virginia· Gravity· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Camp 5 Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 24 ft (taller than 42.5% in VA)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
NID IDVA153008

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 12, 2017
State Regulated: No

Ownership

DOI NPS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camp 5 Dam?

Camp 5 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 Camp 5 Dam?

Camp 5 Dam is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Camp 5 Dam?

Camp 5 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 Camp 5 Dam?

Camp 5 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.

When was Camp 5 Dam last inspected?

Camp 5 Dam was last inspected on April 12, 2017. 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.