Ivy Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 27 ft27 ft tall and 575 ft long, taller than 59% 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 Ivy Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Ivy Farm Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Greg Bartleski;thomas Thacher (private).
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| Coordinates | 38.08420, -78.51810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Greg Bartleski;thomas Thacher |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003230 |
| Federal ID | VA003230 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |