Debris Control Dams in Virginia
Virginia has 6 debris control dams, of which 2 carry a high hazard classification. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Possum Point Ash Dam #d | Prince William | 140 | High | Satisfactory | |
| 2 | Bremo Power Station Dam | Fluvanna | 102 | High | Satisfactory | |
| 3 | Glade Mtn Washer Site 3 Dam | Smyth | 74 | Undetermined | Not Rated | |
| 4 | Possum Point Ash Dam #e | Prince William | 40 | Low | Satisfactory | |
| 5 | Silica Dam | Hanover | 28 | Undetermined | Not Rated | |
| 6 | Chesterfield Power Station Uap | Chesterfield | 25 | Significant | Satisfactory |