Fairy Stone Dam

GOBLINTOWN CREEK· Patrick, Virginia· Earth· 50 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation State Government

Key Takeaway

Fairy Stone Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 92.9% in VA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage2.7K acre-ft
Normal Storage1.9K acre-ft
Surface Area170 acres
Drainage Area20 sq mi
NID IDVA141003

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: Yes
Last Inspection: December 17, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Department of Conservation & Recreation - Division of State Parks

State Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Fairy Stone Dam?

Fairy Stone 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 Fairy Stone Dam?

Fairy Stone Dam is owned by Department of Conservation & Recreation - Division of State Parks (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Fairy Stone Dam?

Fairy Stone 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 Fairy Stone Dam?

Fairy Stone Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Fairy Stone Dam last inspected?

Fairy Stone Dam was last inspected on December 17, 2009. 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.