Virginia Dams
2,702 dams tracked by the National Inventory of Dams
Total Dams
2,702
High Hazard
433
16%
Poor / Unsatisfactory
124
Average Age
77 yrs
Hazard Classification
High433 (16.0%)
Significant183 (6.8%)
Low313 (11.6%)
Condition Assessment
Satisfactory399 (14.8%)
Fair292 (10.8%)
Poor / Unsatisfactory124 (4.6%)
Not Rated1,887 (69.8%)
Federal
57
State
73
Local
307
Private
1,538
Tallest Dams
- Long Bottom Branch Dam605 ft
- Bath County P S Upper Reservoir - Upper Dam 460 ft
- 30-Acre Pond300 ft
- West Fork Slurry Impoundment Dam260 ft
- Gathright Dam257 ft
High Hazard Dams
Poor Condition Dams
All Dams in Virginia
Showing 426–433 of 433
| Dam Name | Height (ft) | Year | Hazard | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylett Mill Dam King William County | 20 | — | High | Not Rated |
| Ashburn Village Lake #2 Loudoun County | 29 | — | High | Fair |
| Ashburn Village Lake #1 Loudoun County | 32 | — | High | Not Rated |
| Asb Pond Dam Isle of Wight County | 17 | — | High | Fair |
| Arc Redevelopment Swm Pond Dam Prince William County | 22 | — | High | Not Rated |
| Aquia Creek Dam Stafford County | 81 | — | High | Fair |
| Albemarle Dam Albemarle County | 32 | — | High | Fair |
| Abert Water Plant - Sludge Lagoon Dam Bedford County | 55 | — | High | Satisfactory |
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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure.