Grymes Mill Dam

Church Run· Orange, Virginia· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.7% in VA)
Dam Length120 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage1.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage701 acre-ft
Surface Area55 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
NID IDVA137003

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 30, 2001
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Howell LTD Taylor

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Grymes Mill Dam?

Grymes Mill 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 Grymes Mill Dam?

Grymes Mill Dam is owned by Howell LTD Taylor (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Grymes Mill Dam?

Grymes Mill 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 Grymes Mill Dam?

Grymes Mill Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Grymes Mill Dam last inspected?

Grymes Mill Dam was last inspected on November 30, 2001. 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.