High View Manor Dam

Gough Run· Frederick, Virginia· Earth· 24 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

High View Manor 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 24 ft (taller than 42.5% in VA)
Dam Length450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage78 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA069010

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

Ownership

Dean & Pamela Roan;High View Manor, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of High View Manor Dam?

High View Manor 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 High View Manor Dam?

High View Manor Dam is owned by Dean & Pamela Roan;High View Manor, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of High View Manor Dam?

High View Manor 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 High View Manor Dam?

High View Manor Dam has a dam height of 24 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.