Ruckers Lake Dam

TR-Preddy Creek· Greene, Virginia· Earth· 40 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ruckers Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. 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	40 ft (taller than 86.6% in VA)
Dam Length	1,200 ft
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	1.0K acre-ft
Normal Storage	800 acre-ft

Surface Area	8 acres
Drainage Area	1 sq mi
NID ID	VA079008

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: January 24, 2020

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

HC Land Company

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ruckers Lake Dam?

Ruckers Lake 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 Ruckers Lake Dam?

Ruckers Lake Dam is owned by HC Land Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ruckers Lake Dam?

Ruckers Lake 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 Ruckers Lake Dam?

Ruckers Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 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 Ruckers Lake Dam last inspected?

Ruckers Lake Dam was last inspected on January 24, 2020. 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.