Celebrate Virginia Pond #12

TR-Rappahannock River· Stafford, Virginia· Earth· 41 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Celebrate Virginia Pond #12 is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 41 ft (taller than 87.7% in VA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage243 acre-ft
Normal Storage107 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA179015

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
Last Inspection: April 23, 2021
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Celebrate Virginia North Owner's Association;Celebrate Virginia North Owner's Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Celebrate Virginia Pond #12?

Celebrate Virginia Pond #12 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 Celebrate Virginia Pond #12?

Celebrate Virginia Pond #12 is owned by Celebrate Virginia North Owner's Association;Celebrate Virginia North Owner's Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Celebrate Virginia Pond #12?

Celebrate Virginia Pond #12 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Celebrate Virginia Pond #12?

Celebrate Virginia Pond #12 has a dam height of 41 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 Celebrate Virginia Pond #12 last inspected?

Celebrate Virginia Pond #12 was last inspected on April 23, 2021. 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.