Van Clief Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Van Clief Dam
The primary purpose of Van Clief Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Daniel G. Van Cliff Jr. & Bank of America Co.-trs Etal;ow Va Llc;van Cliff, Barry R. (private). It impounds the Trib. Ballinger Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 74 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Trib. Ballinger Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.84800, -78.60070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Daniel G. Van Cliff Jr. & Bank of America Co.-trs Etal;ow Va Llc;van Cliff, Barry R. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003014 |
| Federal ID | VA003014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |