Lake Front Royal Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Front Royal 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 | 26 ft (taller than 51.6% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA187005 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Lake Front Royal POA, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Front Royal Dam?
Lake Front Royal 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 Lake Front Royal Dam?
Lake Front Royal Dam is owned by Lake Front Royal POA, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Front Royal Dam?
Lake Front Royal 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 Front Royal Dam?
Lake Front Royal Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Front Royal Dam last inspected?
Lake Front Royal Dam was last inspected on October 13, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.