Edgeworth Farm South Dam

trib. Happy Creek· Albemarle, Virginia· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Edgeworth Farm South Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 19 ft (taller than 24.5% in VA)
Dam Length410 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage309 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA003185

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

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

Wilson, Florence

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Edgeworth Farm South Dam?

Edgeworth Farm South Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Edgeworth Farm South Dam?

Edgeworth Farm South Dam is owned by Wilson, Florence (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Edgeworth Farm South Dam?

Edgeworth Farm South 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 Edgeworth Farm South Dam?

Edgeworth Farm South Dam has a dam height of 19 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.