Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 38 ft (taller than 84.6% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 620 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 459 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA089009 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2?
Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2 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 Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2?
Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2 is owned by Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2?
Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2?
Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2 has a dam height of 38 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 Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2 last inspected?
Horse Pasture Creek Dam #2 was last inspected on July 18, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.