Goose Creek Dam
Goose Creek Dam is a gravity dam located in Loudoun County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Goose Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Goose Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Loudoun Water (public utility). It impounds the Goose Creek.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 715 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,373 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 347 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 08/25/2021.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Loudoun |
| River/Stream | Goose Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.05620, -77.52580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 715 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,373 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,373 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 347 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Loudoun Water |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA107003 |
| Federal ID | VA107003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |