Rivanna Woods Golf Dam

TR-Rivanna River· Fluvanna, Virginia· Earth· 50 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Rivanna Woods Golf Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 50 ft (taller than 92.9% in VA)
Dam Length315 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage236 acre-ft
Normal Storage128 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA065023

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: Yes
Last Inspection: December 10, 2005
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Rivanna Woods Golf Cours, LP

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rivanna Woods Golf Dam?

Rivanna Woods Golf 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 Rivanna Woods Golf Dam?

Rivanna Woods Golf Dam is owned by Rivanna Woods Golf Cours, LP (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rivanna Woods Golf Dam?

Rivanna Woods Golf 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 Rivanna Woods Golf Dam?

Rivanna Woods Golf Dam has a dam height of 50 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 Rivanna Woods Golf Dam last inspected?

Rivanna Woods Golf Dam was last inspected on December 10, 2005. 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.