Hazelwood Dam

Patrick, Virginia· Earth· 29 ft tall
Unknown Other Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hazelwood Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 29 ft (taller than 64.7% in VA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage57 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA141044

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Danny J Hazelwood

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hazelwood Dam?

Hazelwood Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Hazelwood Dam?

Hazelwood Dam is owned by Danny J Hazelwood (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hazelwood Dam?

Hazelwood Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Hazelwood Dam?

Hazelwood Dam has a dam height of 29 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.