Upper Godfrey Dam is an earth dam located in Loudoun County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall and 519 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 Upper Godfrey Dam
The primary purpose of Upper 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 (private). It impounds the North Fork Catoctin Creek.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 519 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Loudoun |
| River/Stream | North Fork Catoctin Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.18830, -77.70660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 519 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | M H F LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA107109 |
| Federal ID | VA107109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |