Mountain View Farms Dam #1

Harpen Creek, Flows into the Pigg River at Sandy Level· Pittsylvania, Virginia· 11 ft tall
Unknown Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Mountain View Farms Dam #1 is classified as unknown in Virginia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 4.7% in VA)
Dam Length340 ft
Max Storage97 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
NID IDVA143103

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

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Mountain View Farms Dam #1?

Mountain View Farms Dam #1 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 Mountain View Farms Dam #1?

Mountain View Farms Dam #1 is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is Mountain View Farms Dam #1?

Mountain View Farms Dam #1 has a dam height of 11 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.