Reckmeyer Dam

TR-North Fork Goose Creek· Loudoun, Virginia· Earth· 39 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Reckmeyer Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 39 ft (taller than 85.8% in VA)
Dam Length540 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage326 acre-ft
Normal Storage205 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA107029

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Reckmeyer Dam?

Reckmeyer Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Reckmeyer Dam?

Reckmeyer Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Reckmeyer Dam?

Reckmeyer 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 Reckmeyer Dam?

Reckmeyer Dam has a dam height of 39 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.