Beaverdam Creek Dam
Beaverdam Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Loudoun County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beaverdam Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Beaverdam Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Loudoun Water (public utility). It impounds the Beaverdam Creek.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 1,165 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 275 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,764 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 08/25/2021.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Loudoun |
| River/Stream | Beaverdam Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.02570, -77.54080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,165 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,764 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,764 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,082 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 275 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Loudoun Water |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA107001 |
| Federal ID | VA107001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |