Chris Greene Dam
Key Takeaway
Chris Greene Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 65 ft (taller than 96.4% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 828 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA003128 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Albemarle County;Albemarle County Local Government
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Chris Greene Dam?
Chris Greene Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Chris Greene Dam?
Chris Greene Dam is owned by Albemarle County;Albemarle County Local Government (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Chris Greene Dam?
Chris Greene 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 Chris Greene Dam?
Chris Greene Dam has a dam height of 65 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 Chris Greene Dam last inspected?
Chris Greene Dam was last inspected on November 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.