Ivy Muc Irrigation Pond

Albemarle, Virginia· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Irrigation Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Ivy Muc Irrigation Pond is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.7% in VA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage29 acre-ft
NID IDVA003240

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: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority

Public Utility

Nearby Dams

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ivy Muc Irrigation Pond?

Ivy Muc Irrigation Pond 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 Ivy Muc Irrigation Pond?

Ivy Muc Irrigation Pond is owned by Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ivy Muc Irrigation Pond?

Ivy Muc Irrigation Pond serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Ivy Muc Irrigation Pond?

Ivy Muc Irrigation Pond has a dam height of 30 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.