South Wales Country Club Dam

TR-Rappahannock River· Culpeper, Virginia· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Private

Key Takeaway

South Wales Country Club Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 38.4% in VA)
Dam Length120 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage88 acre-ft
Normal Storage52 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA047010

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
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Pulte Home Company, Limited Liability Company

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of South Wales Country Club Dam?

South Wales Country Club 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 South Wales Country Club Dam?

South Wales Country Club Dam is owned by Pulte Home Company, Limited Liability Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

How tall is South Wales Country Club Dam?

South Wales Country Club Dam has a dam height of 23 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.