Dams in Spotsylvania County, Virginia
34Total Dams
7High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Spotsylvania County, Virginia
Spotsylvania County has 34 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Spotsylvania County is 126 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Motts Run Reservoir Dam at 97 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motts Run Reservoir Dam | High | Satisfactory | 97 | Water Supply | |
| Hunting Run Dam | High | Satisfactory | 89 | Water Supply | |
| Fawn Lake Dam | High | Fair | 63 | Recreation | |
| Indian Acres Dam | High | Satisfactory | 54 | Recreation | |
| Ni River Dam #1 | High | Satisfactory | 51 | Water Supply | |
| Wilderness Dam | High | Satisfactory | 28 | Recreation | |
| The Laurels Dam | High | Fair | 25 | Recreation | |
| Bowman Dam | Low | Fair | 45 | Recreation | |
| Grant Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 29 | Recreation | |
| Hazel Grove Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Recreation | |
| Flythe Dam | Low | Fair | 27 | Recreation | |
| Cool Spring Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | Recreation | |
| E.h. Mills Memorial Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | |
| Sawhill Dam | Low | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | |
| Lee Lake Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Recreation | |
| Jennings Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | |
| Rams Lake Dam | Low | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | |
| Gordons Dam | Low | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | |
| Stanard's Mill Dam | Low | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | |
| Wrights Pond Dam | Low | Not Rated | 7 | Recreation | |
| Spotsylvania County Dam #9 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 37 | ||
| Spotsylvania County Dam #11 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 32 | ||
| Spotsylvania County Dam #2 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 27 | ||
| Burgess Lane Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 27 | Other | |
| Fresh Water Pond | Undetermined | Not Rated | 25 | Other | |
| Chancellor West Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 25 | Recreation | |
| Spotsylvania County Dam #3 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 23 | ||
| Spotsylvania County Dam #10 | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 23 | ||
| James Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | |
| Spotsylvania County Dam #8 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 18 | Other | 1900 |
| Spotsylvania County Dam #5 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 17 | ||
| Towles Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | |
| Spotsylvania County Dam #1 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 15 | ||
| Hidden Trail Lake | Undetermined | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation |