Marrowbone Creek Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Marrowbone Creek Dam #1 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. 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 | 46 ft (taller than 91.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 860 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA089008 |
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 Marrowbone Creek Dam #1?
Marrowbone Creek Dam #1 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 Marrowbone Creek Dam #1?
Marrowbone Creek Dam #1 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.
What is the primary purpose of Marrowbone Creek Dam #1?
Marrowbone Creek Dam #1 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 Marrowbone Creek Dam #1?
Marrowbone Creek Dam #1 has a dam height of 46 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 Marrowbone Creek Dam #1 last inspected?
Marrowbone Creek Dam #1 was last inspected on August 14, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.