Woodstock Dam

Little Stony Creek· Shenandoah, Virginia· Gravity· 44 ft tall

High Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Woodstock Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is water supply. 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	44 ft (taller than 90.2% in VA)
Dam Length	388 ft
Dam Type	Gravity
Max Storage	102 acre-ft
Normal Storage	52 acre-ft

Surface Area	3 acres
Drainage Area	7 sq mi
NID ID	VA171004

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes

Last Inspection: April 14, 2022

State Regulated: Yes

Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Town of Woodstock

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Woodstock Dam?

Woodstock 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 Woodstock Dam?

Woodstock Dam is owned by Town of Woodstock (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Woodstock Dam?

Woodstock Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Woodstock Dam?

Woodstock Dam has a dam height of 44 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 Woodstock Dam last inspected?

Woodstock Dam was last inspected on April 14, 2022. 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.