Lake Vista Dam #1
Lake Vista Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Vista Dam #1
The primary purpose of Lake Vista Dam #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Vista Property Owner's Association (private). It impounds the Trib - Ivy Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/11/2020.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| River/Stream | Trib - Ivy Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.39390, -79.26000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Vista Property Owner's Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/11/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019021 |
| Federal ID | VA019021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |