10Total Dams
3High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Gloucester County, Virginia
Gloucester County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dam has a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Gloucester County is 36 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Beaverdam Lake Dam at 39 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaverdam Lake Dam | High | Fair | 39 | Water Supply | 1990 |
| Burke Dam | High | Poor | 21 | Recreation | |
| Cow Creek Dam | High | Fair | 16 | Recreation | |
| Wood Duck Pond Dam | Significant | Not assessed | 13 | Recreation | |
| Laneview Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 17 | ||
| Robins Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 16 | Recreation | |
| Haynes Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | |
| Thousand Trails Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 15 | Recreation | |
| Leigh Pond Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 12 | ||
| Woodberry Farm Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 8 | Irrigation |