Glen Lochan Dam
Glen Lochan Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Glen Lochan Dam
The primary purpose of Glen Lochan Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Trib. Carroll Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 49 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/13/2021.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Trib. Carroll Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.99750, -78.37400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003097 |
| Federal ID | VA003097 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |