Dry Run Dam #101

Dry Run· Page, Virginia· Earth· 67 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Dry Run Dam #101 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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	67 ft (taller than 96.7% in VA)
Dam Length	2,100 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage	552 acre-ft

Surface Area	34 acres
Drainage Area	3 sq mi
NID ID	VA139002

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: March 29, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Town of Luray

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dry Run Dam #101?

Dry Run Dam #101 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 Dry Run Dam #101?

Dry Run Dam #101 is owned by Town of Luray (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Dry Run Dam #101?

Dry Run Dam #101 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dry Run Dam #101?

Dry Run Dam #101 has a dam height of 67 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 Dry Run Dam #101 last inspected?

Dry Run Dam #101 was last inspected on March 29, 2022. 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.