Dry Run Dam #101
Dry Run Dam #101 is an earth dam located in Page County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Dry Run Dam #101
The primary purpose of Dry Run Dam #101 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 Town Of Luray (local government). It impounds the Dry Run.
The dam stands 67 feet tall and stretches 2,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,232 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 03/29/2022.
At 67 feet, this dam is taller than 96% 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.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Page |
| River/Stream | Dry Run |
| Coordinates | 38.64270, -78.38990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,232 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,232 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 552 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Town of Luray |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/29/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA139002 |
| Federal ID | VA139002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |