Forest Lakes Dam is a dam located in Frederick County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 260 ft long, taller than 76% 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 Forest Lakes Dam
Forest Lakes Dam is a dam in Frederick, Virginia. The dam is owned by Forest Lakes Limited (private).
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 260 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 297 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 01/12/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Frederick |
| Coordinates | 39.06040, -78.18090 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 260 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 297 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Forest Lakes Limited |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/12/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA069027 |
| Federal ID | VA069027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |