New Camp Hydaway Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 250 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 New Camp Hydaway Lake Dam
The primary purpose of New Camp Hydaway Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Liberty University (private). It impounds the Opossum Creek - Vahu6 Jm11 James River - Opossum Creek near Lynchburg.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/07/2019.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Lynchburg |
| River/Stream | Opossum Creek - Vahu6 Jm11 James River - Opossum Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.34010, -79.14910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,727 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Liberty University |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/07/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA031013 |
| Federal ID | VA031013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |