Lake Holiday Dam

Issacs Creek· Frederick, Virginia· Earth· 102 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Lake Holiday 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	102 ft (taller than 98.8% in VA)
Dam Length	1,130 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	10.2K acre-ft
Normal Storage	7.5K acre-ft

Surface Area	240 acres
Drainage Area	14 sq mi
NID ID	VA069014

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: Yes

Last Inspection: July 15, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Lake Holiday Country Club, Inc.

Private

Nearby Dams

Summit Golf Dam

Frederick, VA

Unknown 33 ft

Cove Ridge Tailing Pond

Frederick, VA

High Hazard 60 ft

Unimin Fresh Water Dam

Frederick, VA

High Hazard 46 ft

Vansickler Dam

Frederick, VA

Unknown 29 ft

Unimin Tailings Dam

Frederick, VA

High Hazard 96 ft

Ruella Dam

Frederick, VA

Unknown 23 ft

Lake Isaac Dam

Frederick, VA

High Hazard 39 ft

Daniel Mcdowell Dam

Frederick, VA

Unknown 19 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Holiday Dam?

Lake Holiday 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 Holiday Dam?

Lake Holiday Dam is owned by Lake Holiday Country Club, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Holiday Dam?

Lake Holiday 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 Holiday Dam?

Lake Holiday Dam has a dam height of 102 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 Holiday Dam last inspected?

Lake Holiday Dam was last inspected on July 15, 2022. 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.