Elkhorn Dam is an earth dam located in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 43 ft43 ft tall and 486 ft long, taller than 89% 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 Elkhorn Dam
The primary purpose of Elkhorn Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Green Genie, Inc. (private). It impounds the Elkhorn Creek.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 486 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 115 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,516 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 10/26/2021.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Pittsylvania |
| River/Stream | Elkhorn Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.84110, -79.17390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 486 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,516 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,516 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 115 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Green Genie, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/26/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA143019 |
| Federal ID | VA143019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |