Lancaster County Dam #3
Key Takeaway
Lancaster County Dam #3 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. 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 | 13 ft (taller than 8.1% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Max Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| NID ID | VA103010 |
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
Janet Sowder
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lancaster County Dam #3?
Lancaster County Dam #3 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 Lancaster County Dam #3?
Lancaster County Dam #3 is owned by Janet Sowder (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Lancaster County Dam #3?
Lancaster County Dam #3 has a dam height of 13 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 Lancaster County Dam #3 last inspected?
Lancaster County Dam #3 was last inspected on January 14, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.