Sugarloaf Farm Dam
Key Takeaway
Sugarloaf Farm Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. It was completed in 1995 and is 31 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 20 ft (taller than 26.8% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
| NID ID | VA015029 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Gray Ferguson
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sugarloaf Farm Dam?
Sugarloaf Farm Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Sugarloaf Farm Dam?
Sugarloaf Farm Dam is owned by Gray Ferguson (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sugarloaf Farm Dam built?
Sugarloaf Farm Dam was completed in 1995, making it 31 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Sugarloaf Farm Dam?
Sugarloaf Farm 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 Sugarloaf Farm Dam?
Sugarloaf Farm Dam has a dam height of 20 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.