Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake

Spring Branch· Louisa, Virginia· Earth· 28 ft tall
Significant Hazard Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 60.8% in VA)
Dam Length700 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage260 acre-ft
Normal Storage95 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
NID IDVA109037

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: February 9, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Spring Creek Land Development, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake?

Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake?

Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake is owned by Spring Creek Land Development, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake?

Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake?

Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake has a dam height of 28 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 Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake last inspected?

Spring Creek Golf Course Irrigation Lake was last inspected on February 9, 2012. 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.