Greene Acres Dam

Unnamed tributary to South River - VAHU6 RA26 Rapidan River - South River· Greene, Virginia· Earth· 37 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Greene Acres 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 37 ft (taller than 83.5% in VA)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage341 acre-ft
Normal Storage230 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA079002

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: January 30, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Greene Acres Property Owners Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Greene Acres Dam?

Greene Acres 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 Greene Acres Dam?

Greene Acres Dam is owned by Greene Acres Property Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Greene Acres Dam?

Greene Acres Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Greene Acres Dam?

Greene Acres Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Greene Acres Dam last inspected?

Greene Acres Dam was last inspected on January 30, 2018. 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.