Flythe Dam

TR-BLUFF RUN· Spotsylvania, Virginia· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 56.5% in VA)
Dam Length300 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage232 acre-ft
Normal Storage137 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA177003

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: November 4, 2009
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Anne H. Flythe

Private

Nearby Dams

Towles Dam

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Spotsylvania County Dam #10

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Jennings Pond Dam

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Low Hazard 18 ft

Rams Lake Dam

Spotsylvania, VA

Low Hazard 16 ft

Spotsylvania County Dam #9

Spotsylvania, VA

Unknown 37 ft

Wrights Pond Dam

Spotsylvania, VA

Low Hazard 7 ft

Gordons Dam

Spotsylvania, VA

Low Hazard 15 ft

The Laurels Dam

Spotsylvania, VA

High Hazard 25 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Flythe Dam?

Flythe 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 Flythe Dam?

Flythe Dam is owned by Anne H. Flythe (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Flythe Dam?

Flythe 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 Flythe Dam?

Flythe Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Flythe Dam last inspected?

Flythe Dam was last inspected on November 4, 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.