James A. Strong Dam

TR-Burnley Branch Creek· Albemarle, Virginia· Earth· 31 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

James A. Strong Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 31 ft (taller than 71.8% in VA)
Dam Length312 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage128 acre-ft
Normal Storage82 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA003236

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
Last Inspection: August 3, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

James A. Strong

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of James A. Strong Dam?

James A. Strong 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 James A. Strong Dam?

James A. Strong Dam is owned by James A. Strong (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of James A. Strong Dam?

James A. Strong 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 James A. Strong Dam?

James A. Strong Dam has a dam height of 31 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 James A. Strong Dam last inspected?

James A. Strong Dam was last inspected on August 3, 2012. 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.