Morrisville Road Dam

North Fork of Catoctin Creek tributary· Loudoun, Virginia· Earth· 17 ft tall
Unknown Other Private

Key Takeaway

Morrisville Road Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 17.7% in VA)
Dam Length393 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage37 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDVA107082

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

Morrisonville No.1 Llc;Riemenschneider, Richard C.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Morrisville Road Dam?

Morrisville Road Dam 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 Morrisville Road Dam?

Morrisville Road Dam is owned by Morrisonville No.1 Llc;Riemenschneider, Richard C. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Morrisville Road Dam?

Morrisville Road Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Morrisville Road Dam?

Morrisville Road Dam has a dam height of 17 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.