Edgehill Farm Dam #2

BARN BRANCH· Albemarle, Virginia· Earth· 28 ft tall
Unknown Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Edgehill Farm Dam #2 is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 60.8% in VA)
Dam Length430 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage68 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA003183

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Ray A. Graham, Jr.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Edgehill Farm Dam #2?

Edgehill Farm Dam #2 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Edgehill Farm Dam #2?

Edgehill Farm Dam #2 is owned by Ray A. Graham, Jr. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Edgehill Farm Dam #2?

Edgehill Farm Dam #2 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 Edgehill Farm Dam #2?

Edgehill Farm Dam #2 has a dam height of 28 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.

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.