Lancaster County Dam #1

Lancaster, Virginia· 18 ft tall
Unknown Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Lancaster County Dam #1 is classified as unknown in Virginia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 20.3% in VA)
Dam Length280 ft
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA103008

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lancaster County Dam #1?

Lancaster County Dam #1 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lancaster County Dam #1?

Lancaster County Dam #1 is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Lancaster County Dam #1?

Lancaster County Dam #1 has a dam height of 18 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.

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.