Lake Ivanhoe Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Ivanhoe Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 340 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA085016 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Colonial Forest;Colonial Forest Civic Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Ivanhoe Dam?
Lake Ivanhoe Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake Ivanhoe Dam?
Lake Ivanhoe Dam is owned by Colonial Forest;Colonial Forest Civic Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Ivanhoe Dam?
Lake Ivanhoe 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 Ivanhoe Dam?
Lake Ivanhoe Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Ivanhoe Dam last inspected?
Lake Ivanhoe Dam was last inspected on September 9, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.