Preddy Creek Road Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Preddy Creek Road in Albemarle, Virginia, is home to a vital flood risk reduction structure that serves the purpose of protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding.


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Summary

This privately-owned earth dam stands at a height of 26 feet and spans 500 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 149 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 1.4 square miles and a surface area of 7.9 acres, this structure plays a crucial role in managing water flow and mitigating flood risks in the region.

Managed and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Preddy Creek Road dam is subject to state permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and functionality. While the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are currently classified as undetermined and not rated, respectively, its importance in flood risk reduction cannot be understated. Additionally, the dam serves a dual purpose of providing recreational opportunities in the area, further highlighting its significance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts.

Located along a tributary of Priddy Creek and falling under the jurisdiction of the Baltimore District, Preddy Creek Road dam remains a critical infrastructure ensuring the safety and well-being of the local community. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the role of such structures in flood risk reduction and environmental conservation is essential in promoting sustainable practices and resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

26

River Or Stream

trib. Priddy Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

7.9

Hydraulic Height

26

Drainage Area

1.4

Nid Storage

149

Structural Height

26

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

26
       
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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.