Wayne Valentine Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 25, 2025
Wayne Valentine Dam, located in Exmore, Virginia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam, standing at a height of 14 feet and stretching 675 feet in length, impounds Occahannock Creek in the Lower Chesapeake Bay region. With a storage capacity of 127.3 acre-feet and a surface area of 12.1 acres, the dam serves as a popular spot for outdoor activities and water sports.
Despite being privately owned, Wayne Valentine Dam is not regulated by the state and lacks official inspections and enforcement protocols. The dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, and its condition assessment has not been rated. While the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are unknown, its location and design suggest a potential impact on the surrounding environment and water resources in the event of a breach.
Although Wayne Valentine Dam provides recreational opportunities for visitors, its lack of state regulation and assessment raise concerns about its safety and environmental impact. Water resource and climate enthusiasts may find interest in advocating for increased oversight and monitoring of the dam to ensure its long-term sustainability and minimize potential risks to Occahannock Creek and the surrounding ecosystem.
Dam Length |
675 |
Dam Height |
14 |
River Or Stream |
Occahannock Creek - VAHU6 CB43 Lower Chesapeake Bay - Occahannock Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.1 |
Drainage Area |
1.04 |
Nid Storage |
127.3 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
14 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Wayne Valentine Dam