Lakeland Dam
Lakeland Dam is an earth dam located in Lynchburg County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lakeland Dam
The primary purpose of Lakeland Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lakeland Club, Inc. (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary Of Dreaming Creek - Vahu6 Jm10 Blackwater Creek near Lynchburg.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 480 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/16/2023.
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 | Lynchburg |
| Nearest City | Lynchburg |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary Of Dreaming Creek - Vahu6 Jm10 Blackwater Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.34670, -79.21310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 480 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,434 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lakeland Club, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA680005 |
| Federal ID | VA680005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |