Hideaway Hills Dam

TR-Carters Run· Fauquier, Virginia· Earth· 42 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hideaway Hills Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 42 ft (taller than 88.8% in VA)
Dam Length170 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage57 acre-ft
Normal Storage43 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge122 cfs
NID IDVA061034

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

Ownership

Darryl Jenkins;Shelly Schade and Phillip Schade

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hideaway Hills Dam?

Hideaway Hills 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 Hideaway Hills Dam?

Hideaway Hills Dam is owned by Darryl Jenkins;Shelly Schade and Phillip Schade (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hideaway Hills Dam?

Hideaway Hills 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 Hideaway Hills Dam?

Hideaway Hills Dam has a dam height of 42 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.