Rockfish Farms Dam

TR-WILLIAMS CREEK· Nelson, Virginia· Earth· 32 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

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

Physical Details

Dam Height 32 ft (taller than 74.1% in VA)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage127 acre-ft
Normal Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA125004

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
Last Inspection: April 11, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Rockfish Farm Property Owners

Private

Nearby Dams

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Whistle Dam #1

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South River Dam #8a

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High Hazard 54 ft

South River Dam #23

Augusta, VA

High Hazard 49 ft

South River Dam #26

Augusta, VA

High Hazard 57 ft

Murray Lake Dam

Albemarle, VA

Significant Hazard 46 ft

South River Dam #24

Augusta, VA

Low Hazard 35 ft

Spring Valley Dam

Albemarle, VA

Unknown 29 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Rockfish Farms Dam?

Rockfish Farms 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 Rockfish Farms Dam?

Rockfish Farms Dam is owned by Rockfish Farm Property Owners (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Rockfish Farms Dam?

Rockfish Farms 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 Rockfish Farms Dam?

Rockfish Farms Dam has a dam height of 32 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 Rockfish Farms Dam last inspected?

Rockfish Farms Dam was last inspected on April 11, 2018. 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.