Godfrey Dam is an earth dam located in Loudoun County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Godfrey Dam

The primary purpose of Godfrey 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 M H F Llc;mhf Llc (private). It impounds the North Fork Catoctin Creek.

The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 842 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 180 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 square miles.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLoudoun
River/StreamNorth Fork Catoctin Creek
Coordinates39.18790, -77.70170

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length842 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage180 acre-ft
Max Storage180 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerM H F LLC;Mhf Llc
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA107012
Federal IDVA107012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program