Creighton Hills Dam
Key Takeaway
Creighton Hills Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 58 ft (taller than 95.5% in VA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA107131 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Creighton Hills, LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Creighton Hills Dam?
Creighton Hills Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Creighton Hills Dam?
Creighton Hills Dam is owned by Creighton Hills, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Creighton Hills Dam?
Creighton Hills Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Creighton Hills Dam?
Creighton Hills Dam has a dam height of 58 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 Creighton Hills Dam last inspected?
Creighton Hills Dam was last inspected on September 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.