Loftlands Dam
Loftlands Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Loftlands Dam
The primary purpose of Loftlands Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Loftlands Glen Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Tr-naked Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 05/26/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Tr-naked Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.13860, -78.48220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Loftlands Glen Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003170 |
| Federal ID | VA003170 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |