Indian Acres Dam
Key Takeaway
Indian Acres 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 | 54 ft (taller than 94.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 858 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 44 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA177018 |
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
Indian Acres of Thornburg
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Indian Acres Dam?
Indian Acres 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 Indian Acres Dam?
Indian Acres Dam is owned by Indian Acres of Thornburg (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Indian Acres Dam?
Indian Acres 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 Indian Acres Dam?
Indian Acres Dam has a dam height of 54 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 Indian Acres Dam last inspected?
Indian Acres Dam was last inspected on September 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.