Elk Garden Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Elk Garden Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 30 ft (taller than 67.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 83 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA019030 |
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
Elk Garden Club, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Elk Garden Lake Dam?
Elk Garden Lake 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 Elk Garden Lake Dam?
Elk Garden Lake Dam is owned by Elk Garden Club, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Elk Garden Lake Dam?
Elk Garden Lake 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 Elk Garden Lake Dam?
Elk Garden Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Elk Garden Lake Dam last inspected?
Elk Garden Lake Dam was last inspected on April 26, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.