Trail of Faith Dam

Orange, Virginia· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Trail of Faith Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 51.6% in VA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA137016

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: No
Last Inspection: August 23, 2016
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Debra and Patrick J. Fiorillo

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Trail of Faith Dam?

Trail of Faith 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 Trail of Faith Dam?

Trail of Faith Dam is owned by Debra and Patrick J. Fiorillo (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Trail of Faith Dam?

Trail of Faith 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 Trail of Faith Dam?

Trail of Faith 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 Trail of Faith Dam last inspected?

Trail of Faith Dam was last inspected on August 23, 2016. 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.