Southern Regional Park Dam

Walnut Branch Hardware River· Albemarle, Virginia· Earth· 45 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Southern Regional Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 45 ft (taller than 90.8% in VA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage953 acre-ft
Normal Storage360 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDVA003194

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: November 17, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Albemarle County;Albemarle County Local Government

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Southern Regional Park Dam?

Southern Regional Park 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 Southern Regional Park Dam?

Southern Regional Park Dam is owned by Albemarle County;Albemarle County Local Government (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Southern Regional Park Dam?

Southern Regional Park 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 Southern Regional Park Dam?

Southern Regional Park Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Southern Regional Park Dam last inspected?

Southern Regional Park Dam was last inspected on November 17, 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.