Mountain Valley Dam 1
Key Takeaway
Mountain Valley Dam 1 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 | 28 ft (taller than 60.8% in VA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 143 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA003205 |
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
Evergreen Land Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Mountain Valley Dam 1?
Mountain Valley 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 Mountain Valley Dam 1?
Mountain Valley Dam 1 is owned by Evergreen Land Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Mountain Valley Dam 1?
Mountain Valley Dam 1 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 Mountain Valley Dam 1?
Mountain Valley Dam 1 has a dam height of 28 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 Valley Dam 1 last inspected?
Mountain Valley Dam 1 was last inspected on September 15, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.