Warrenton Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Warrenton Lake 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 | 370 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA061032 |
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
Ronald Wegemer
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Warrenton Lake Dam?
Warrenton Lake 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 Warrenton Lake Dam?
Warrenton Lake Dam is owned by Ronald Wegemer (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Warrenton Lake Dam?
Warrenton Lake 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 Warrenton Lake Dam?
Warrenton Lake 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 Warrenton Lake Dam last inspected?
Warrenton Lake Dam was last inspected on February 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.