Lake Patrick Henry Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake Patrick Henry 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 | 29 ft (taller than 64.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 209 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA041042 |
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
LPHA;Lake Patrick Henry Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake Patrick Henry Dam?
Lake Patrick Henry 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 Patrick Henry Dam?
Lake Patrick Henry Dam is owned by LPHA;Lake Patrick Henry Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake Patrick Henry Dam?
Lake Patrick Henry 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 Patrick Henry Dam?
Lake Patrick Henry Dam has a dam height of 29 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 Patrick Henry Dam last inspected?
Lake Patrick Henry Dam was last inspected on January 8, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.