Mountain Run Dam #11
Key Takeaway
Mountain Run Dam #11 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 | 44 ft (taller than 90.2% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 722 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.9K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 611 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 75 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA047002 |
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
Town of Culpeper;Town of Culpeper
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Mountain Run Dam #11?
Mountain Run Dam #11 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 Mountain Run Dam #11?
Mountain Run Dam #11 is owned by Town of Culpeper;Town of Culpeper (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Mountain Run Dam #11?
Mountain Run Dam #11 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Mountain Run Dam #11?
Mountain Run Dam #11 has a dam height of 44 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 Mountain Run Dam #11 last inspected?
Mountain Run Dam #11 was last inspected on June 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.