Umbarger No 1

SHEET FLOW· Smyth, Virginia· Built 1955· Earth· 60 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Umbarger No 1 is classified as low hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 60 ft (taller than 95.8% in VA)
Dam Length378 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDVA173003

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: July 28, 2011
State Regulated: No

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Umbarger No 1?

Umbarger No 1 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 Umbarger No 1?

Umbarger No 1 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Umbarger No 1 built?

Umbarger No 1 was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Umbarger No 1?

Umbarger No 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Umbarger No 1?

Umbarger No 1 has a dam height of 60 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 Umbarger No 1 last inspected?

Umbarger No 1 was last inspected on July 28, 2011. 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.