Spring Valley Lake Dam

Roanoke· Roanoke City, Virginia· Earth· 26 ft tall

High Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Spring Valley Lake 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	26 ft (taller than 51.6% in VA)
Dam Type	Earth
Max Storage	80 acre-ft
Normal Storage	48 acre-ft

Surface Area	6 acres
Drainage Area	0 sq mi
NID ID	VA770002

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: Yes

Last Inspection: October 19, 2006

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Spring Valley Lake LLC;Spring Valley Lake, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Spring Valley Lake Dam?

Spring Valley Lake 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 Spring Valley Lake Dam?

Spring Valley Lake Dam is owned by Spring Valley Lake LLC;Spring Valley Lake, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Spring Valley Lake Dam?

Spring Valley Lake 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 Spring Valley Lake Dam?

Spring Valley Lake Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Valley Lake Dam last inspected?

Spring Valley Lake Dam was last inspected on October 19, 2006. 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.