Lake Jordan Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake Jordan Dam, located in Dinwiddie, Virginia, is a privately-owned structure primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

With a dam height of 15 feet and a length of 215 feet, the dam provides a storage capacity of 964.2 acre-feet and covers an area of 86.41 acres. The dam, constructed using earth and stone materials, is regulated by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring its safety and compliance with state standards.

Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is marked as poor, prompting the need for regular inspections and maintenance. The last inspection in September 2019 highlighted the dam's need for improvement. In case of emergencies, an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) is crucial, although the current status of the EAP's preparation and adherence to guidelines is not specified. Overall, Lake Jordan Dam presents moderate risk (rating of 3) and may require risk management measures to enhance its safety and infrastructure resilience in the face of climate challenges.

Dam Length

215

Dam Height

15

River Or Stream

Hatcher Run - VAHU6 CU26 Hatcher Run

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

86.41

Drainage Area

24.85

Nid Storage

964.2

Outlet Gates

Uncontrolled - 0

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

15
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.