Sugarloaf Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Augusta County, Virginia, built in 1995. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 525 ft long. 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 Sugarloaf Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Sugarloaf Farm Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Gray Ferguson (private). It impounds the Edison Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1995, the structure is 31 years old.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Augusta |
| River/Stream | Edison Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.10710, -79.17080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1995 (31 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Gray Ferguson |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA015029 |
| Federal ID | VA015029 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |