Middle Mint Spings Dam

POWELL CREEK· Albemarle, Virginia· Earth· 35 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Middle Mint Spings 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	35 ft (taller than 80% in VA)
Dam Length	510 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	53 acre-ft
Normal Storage	37 acre-ft

Surface Area	3 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
NID ID	VA003188

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: October 10, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Albemarle County;Albemarle County Local Government;Albemarle County Local Government

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Middle Mint Spings Dam?

Middle Mint Spings 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 Middle Mint Spings Dam?

Middle Mint Spings Dam is owned by Albemarle County;Albemarle County Local Government;Albemarle County Local Government (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Middle Mint Spings Dam?

Middle Mint Spings 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 Middle Mint Spings Dam?

Middle Mint Spings Dam has a dam height of 35 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 Middle Mint Spings Dam last inspected?

Middle Mint Spings Dam was last inspected on October 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.