Golden Eagle Dam

trib. Dymer Creek· Lancaster, Virginia· Earth· 19 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Golden Eagle 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 Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDVA103004

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Golden Eagle Dam?

Golden Eagle 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 Golden Eagle Dam?

Golden Eagle Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Golden Eagle Dam?

Golden Eagle 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 Golden Eagle Dam?

Golden Eagle 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.