Ivy Hill Dam

IVY CREEK· Bedford, Virginia· Earth· 68 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ivy Hill 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	68 ft (taller than 96.8% in VA)
Dam Length	900 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	7.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage	1.7K acre-ft

Surface Area	115 acres
Drainage Area	10 sq mi
NID ID	VA019022

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: January 12, 2021

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Ivy Lake Holdings, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ivy Hill Dam?

Ivy Hill 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 Ivy Hill Dam?

Ivy Hill Dam is owned by Ivy Lake Holdings, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ivy Hill Dam?

Ivy Hill 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 Ivy Hill Dam?

Ivy Hill Dam has a dam height of 68 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 Ivy Hill Dam last inspected?

Ivy Hill Dam was last inspected on January 12, 2021. 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.