Indian Springs Dam
Indian Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Indian Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Indian Springs Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Indian Springs Home Owners Association (private). It impounds the Trib. Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 164 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 11/05/2018.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Trib. Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.19220, -78.51590 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 164 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Indian Springs Home Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/05/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003034 |
| Federal ID | VA003034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |