Muddy Creek Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Muddy Creek Dam #1 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 | 41 ft (taller than 87.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 985 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA029011 |
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
Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Muddy Creek Dam #1?
Muddy Creek 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 Muddy Creek Dam #1?
Muddy Creek Dam #1 is owned by Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Muddy Creek Dam #1?
Muddy Creek Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Muddy Creek Dam #1?
Muddy Creek Dam #1 has a dam height of 41 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 Muddy Creek Dam #1 last inspected?
Muddy Creek Dam #1 was last inspected on October 26, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.