Holland Hills Dam

trib. Cheneys Creek· Goochland, Virginia· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Holland Hills Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 56.5% in VA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Normal Storage38 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA075037

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: August 23, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Holland Hills Home Owners Association

Private

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Cheneys Creek Dam

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Towers Land Dam

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Ragland Dam

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Little Creek Dam

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Gathrights Dam

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Wincott Dam

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Orapax Dam

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Holland Hills Dam?

Holland Hills 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 Holland Hills Dam?

Holland Hills Dam is owned by Holland Hills Home Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Holland Hills Dam?

Holland 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 Holland Hills Dam?

Holland Hills Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Holland Hills Dam last inspected?

Holland Hills Dam was last inspected on August 23, 2017. 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.