Upper Izaak Walton Dam is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 350 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 Upper Izaak Walton Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Izaak Walton Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Izaak Walton League of Lynchburg (iwll);izaak Walton League of Lynchburg (iwll) (private). It impounds the North Fork of Stovall Creek - Vahu6 Jm14 James River - Stonewall Creek near Lynchburg.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 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 08/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| Nearest City | Lynchburg |
| River/Stream | North Fork of Stovall Creek - Vahu6 Jm14 James River - Stonewall Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.50510, -79.08350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Izaak Walton League of Lynchburg (iwll);izaak Walton League of Lynchburg (iwll) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA009032 |
| Federal ID | VA009032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |