Lake Ellen Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Ellen Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 86.6% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 625 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 456 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | VA109036 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Randolph and Susan Reynolds
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Ellen Dam?
Lake Ellen 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 Lake Ellen Dam?
Lake Ellen Dam is owned by Randolph and Susan Reynolds (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Lake Ellen Dam built?
Lake Ellen Dam was completed in 1994, making it 32 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Ellen Dam?
Lake Ellen 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 Lake Ellen Dam?
Lake Ellen Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Lake Ellen Dam last inspected?
Lake Ellen Dam was last inspected on October 27, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.