White Oak Dam #1
White Oak Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Madison County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About White Oak Dam #1
The primary purpose of White Oak Dam #1 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Rapidan Service Authority (local government). It impounds the White Oak Run.
The dam stands 64 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,323 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 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 09/10/2021.
At 64 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Madison |
| River/Stream | White Oak Run |
| Coordinates | 38.37980, -78.31040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,323 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,323 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 704 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Rapidan Service Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA113001 |
| Federal ID | VA113001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |