Walden Ten No. 1 Dam
Key Takeaway
Walden Ten No. 1 Dam 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 | 24 ft (taller than 42.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 258 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA179018 |
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
Walden Ten Property Owners Association
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Walden Ten No. 1 Dam?
Walden Ten No. 1 Dam 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 Walden Ten No. 1 Dam?
Walden Ten No. 1 Dam is owned by Walden Ten Property Owners Association (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Walden Ten No. 1 Dam?
Walden Ten No. 1 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 Walden Ten No. 1 Dam?
Walden Ten No. 1 Dam has a dam height of 24 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 Walden Ten No. 1 Dam last inspected?
Walden Ten No. 1 Dam was last inspected on August 19, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.