Richmond Square Dam

Cattail Branch· Loudoun, Virginia· Earth· 12 ft tall

High Hazard Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Richmond Square 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	12 ft (taller than 6% in VA)
Dam Length	1,350 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	112 acre-ft
Normal Storage	8 acre-ft

Surface Area	7 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
NID ID	VA107063

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: May 14, 2019

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Exeter Homeowners Association

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Richmond Square Dam?

Richmond Square 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 Richmond Square Dam?

Richmond Square Dam is owned by Exeter Homeowners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Richmond Square Dam?

Richmond Square 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 Richmond Square Dam?

Richmond Square Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Richmond Square Dam last inspected?

Richmond Square Dam was last inspected on May 14, 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.