North Fork Park Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
North Fork Park Pond Dam 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 | 33 ft (taller than 76.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 343 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA003204 |
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
University of Virginia Foundation
Private
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What is the hazard classification of North Fork Park Pond Dam?
North Fork Park Pond 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 North Fork Park Pond Dam?
North Fork Park Pond Dam is owned by University of Virginia Foundation (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of North Fork Park Pond Dam?
North Fork Park Pond Dam 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 North Fork Park Pond Dam?
North Fork Park Pond Dam has a dam height of 33 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 North Fork Park Pond Dam last inspected?
North Fork Park Pond Dam was last inspected on March 14, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.