New Camp Hydaway Dam

Campbell County, Virginia (near Lynchburg)

River/Stream: Opposum Creek - VAHU6 JM11 James River - Opossum Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
64 ft
Dam Length
820 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,300 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

Not Rated

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Not Rated — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
VA031035
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
37.34460, -79.14300

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.