Leatherwood Creek Dam #3
Key Takeaway
Leatherwood Creek Dam #3 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 41 ft (taller than 87.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 407 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| NID ID | VA089004 |
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
Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Leatherwood Creek Dam #3?
Leatherwood Creek 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 Leatherwood Creek Dam #3?
Leatherwood Creek Dam #3 is owned by Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Leatherwood Creek Dam #3 built?
Leatherwood Creek Dam #3 was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Leatherwood Creek Dam #3?
Leatherwood Creek Dam #3 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Leatherwood Creek Dam #3?
Leatherwood Creek Dam #3 has a dam height of 41 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 Leatherwood Creek Dam #3 last inspected?
Leatherwood Creek Dam #3 was last inspected on July 17, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.