Killarney Dam

trib. Big Lickinghole CREEK· Goochland, Virginia· Earth· 24 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Killarney 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	24 ft (taller than 42.5% in VA)
Dam Length	420 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	144 acre-ft
Normal Storage	98 acre-ft

Surface Area	14 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
NID ID	VA075004

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: No

Last Inspection: November 19, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Thomas Knox Lively

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Killarney Dam?

Killarney 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 Killarney Dam?

Killarney Dam is owned by Thomas Knox Lively (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Killarney Dam?

Killarney 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 Killarney Dam?

Killarney Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Killarney Dam last inspected?

Killarney Dam was last inspected on November 19, 2019. 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.