Camp Faith Lake Dam

trib. South Fork of Rivanna R.· Albemarle, Virginia· Earth· 24 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Camp Faith Lake 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 Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage81 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA003184

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: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Cooper Industries

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Camp Faith Lake Dam?

Camp Faith Lake 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 Faith Lake Dam?

Camp Faith Lake Dam is owned by Cooper Industries (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Camp Faith Lake Dam?

Camp Faith Lake 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 Faith Lake Dam?

Camp Faith Lake 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.

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.