Godfrey Dam is an earth dam located in Loudoun County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall and 842 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 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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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Loudoun |
| River/Stream | North Fork Catoctin Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.18790, -77.70170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 842 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | M H F Llc;mhf LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA107012 |
| Federal ID | VA107012 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |