Samuel Walker Dam

trib. Biscuit Run· Albemarle, Virginia· Earth· 25 ft tall
High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Samuel Walker 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 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in VA)
Dam Length490 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage56 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA003010

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: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Walker, Samuel Stanhope II or Janice M.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Samuel Walker Dam?

Samuel Walker 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 Samuel Walker Dam?

Samuel Walker Dam is owned by Walker, Samuel Stanhope II or Janice M. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Samuel Walker Dam?

Samuel Walker 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 Samuel Walker Dam?

Samuel Walker Dam has a dam height of 25 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.