Van Clief Dam

trib. Ballinger Creek· Albemarle, Virginia· Earth· 25 ft tall
Unknown Irrigation Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Van Clief Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in VA)
Dam Length200 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA003014

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Daniel G. Van Cliff Jr. & Bank of America Co.-TRS etal;Ow Va Llc;Van Cliff, Barry R.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Van Clief Dam?

Van Clief 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 Van Clief Dam?

Van Clief Dam is owned by Daniel G. Van Cliff Jr. & Bank of America Co.-TRS etal;Ow Va Llc;Van Cliff, Barry R. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Van Clief Dam?

Van Clief Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, 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 Van Clief Dam?

Van Clief Dam has a dam height of 25 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.

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.