Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9
Key Takeaway
Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9 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 | 88 ft (taller than 98.2% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 745 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 7.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 664 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
| Drainage Area | 21 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA035007 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Carroll County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9?
Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9 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 Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9?
Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9 is owned by Carroll County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9?
Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9?
Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9 has a dam height of 88 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 Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9 last inspected?
Stewarts Creek - Lovills Creek Dam #9 was last inspected on March 17, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.