Hutchinson Dam

TR-BIG OTTER RIVER· Campbell, Virginia· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 90.8% in VA)
Dam Length570 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage440 acre-ft
Normal Storage362 acre-ft
Surface Area22 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge1,098 cfs
NID IDVA031026

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

Ownership

O'Connell and Dromineen

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hutchinson Dam?

Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson Dam?

Hutchinson Dam is owned by O'Connell and Dromineen (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Hutchinson Dam?

Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson Dam?

Hutchinson Dam has a dam height of 45 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.