Fairview Youth Camp Dam

TR-FALLING RIVER· Appomattox, Virginia· Earth· 35 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Fairview Youth Camp Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 35 ft (taller than 80% in VA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage48 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA011006

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

Fairview Christian Church, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fairview Youth Camp Dam?

Fairview Youth Camp Dam 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 Fairview Youth Camp Dam?

Fairview Youth Camp Dam is owned by Fairview Christian Church, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Fairview Youth Camp Dam?

Fairview Youth Camp 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 Fairview Youth Camp Dam?

Fairview Youth Camp Dam has a dam height of 35 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.