Lake Monticello Dam
Lake Monticello Dam is an earth dam located in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Monticello Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Monticello Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Monticello Owners' Association (private). It impounds the Boston Creek.
The dam stands 85 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 351 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 12/07/2021.
At 85 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Fluvanna |
| River/Stream | Boston Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.91410, -78.30010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12,232 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 351 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Monticello Owners' Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA065001 |
| Federal ID | VA065001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |