New Camp Hydaway Lake Dam

Opossum Creek - VAHU6 JM11 James River - Opossum Creek· Campbell, Virginia· Earth· 17 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

New Camp Hydaway Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 17.7% in VA)
Dam Length250 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge2,727 cfs
NID IDVA031013

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
Last Inspection: August 7, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Liberty University

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of New Camp Hydaway Lake Dam?

New Camp Hydaway Lake Dam 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 New Camp Hydaway Lake Dam?

New Camp Hydaway Lake 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 Lake Dam?

New Camp Hydaway Lake 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 Lake Dam?

New Camp Hydaway Lake Dam has a dam height of 17 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 New Camp Hydaway Lake Dam last inspected?

New Camp Hydaway Lake Dam was last inspected on August 7, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.