New Camp Hydaway Dam
Key Takeaway
New Camp Hydaway Dam 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 | 64 ft (taller than 96.2% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 579 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA031035 |
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
Liberty University
Private
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What is the hazard classification of New Camp Hydaway Dam?
New Camp Hydaway Dam 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 New Camp Hydaway Dam?
New Camp Hydaway Dam is owned by Liberty University (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of New Camp Hydaway Dam?
New Camp Hydaway Dam 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 New Camp Hydaway Dam?
New Camp Hydaway Dam has a dam height of 64 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.