Sleeter Lake Dam
Sleeter Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Loudoun County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sleeter Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Sleeter Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Round Hill Owners Association (private). It impounds the North Fork Goose Creek.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,159 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 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 06/25/2020.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% 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 | North Fork Goose Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.12080, -77.75860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,159 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,159 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,815 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Round Hill Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA107010 |
| Federal ID | VA107010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |