Old Elkton Lake Dam

TR-ELK CREEK· Bedford, Virginia· Earth· 15 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Old Elkton Lake Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 11.8% in VA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage141 acre-ft
Normal Storage41 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDVA019013

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

Royce H. & Kathleen Husted

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Old Elkton Lake Dam?

Old Elkton 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 Old Elkton Lake Dam?

Old Elkton Lake Dam is owned by Royce H. & Kathleen Husted (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Old Elkton Lake Dam?

Old Elkton Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Old Elkton Lake Dam?

Old Elkton Lake Dam has a dam height of 15 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.