Hunt Country Farms Dam

Henry, Virginia· Earth· 42 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Hunt Country Farms 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 42 ft (taller than 88.8% in VA)
Dam Length371 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage214 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA089039

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: Yes
Last Inspection: October 22, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Hunt Country Farms Property Owners Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hunt Country Farms Dam?

Hunt Country Farms 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 Hunt Country Farms Dam?

Hunt Country Farms Dam is owned by Hunt Country Farms Property Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hunt Country Farms Dam?

Hunt Country Farms 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 Hunt Country Farms Dam?

Hunt Country Farms 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.

When was Hunt Country Farms Dam last inspected?

Hunt Country Farms Dam was last inspected on October 22, 2014. 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.