Dan E. French Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Dan E. French Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 45 ft (taller than 90.8% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 781 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA009008 |
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
Amherst County Service Authority (ACSA)
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Dan E. French Reservoir Dam?
Dan E. French Reservoir 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 Dan E. French Reservoir Dam?
Dan E. French Reservoir Dam is owned by Amherst County Service Authority (ACSA) (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dan E. French Reservoir Dam?
Dan E. French Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dan E. French Reservoir Dam?
Dan E. French Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Dan E. French Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Dan E. French Reservoir Dam was last inspected on November 12, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.