Silver Dollar Lake Dam

Culpeper, Virginia· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Silver Dollar Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.7% in VA)
Dam Length325 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage178 acre-ft
Normal Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA047025

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: No
Last Inspection: March 29, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

LTL Clevengers Village LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Silver Dollar Lake Dam?

Silver Dollar Lake 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 Silver Dollar Lake Dam?

Silver Dollar Lake Dam is owned by LTL Clevengers Village LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Silver Dollar Lake Dam?

Silver Dollar Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Silver Dollar Lake Dam?

Silver Dollar Lake Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Silver Dollar Lake Dam last inspected?

Silver Dollar Lake Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2022. 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.