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Sugar Hollow Dam, also known as Moormans River Storage, is a gravity dam located in Albemarle, Virginia, owned by a public utility.
The dam's primary purpose is water supply, with a storage capacity of 1,667 acre-feet and a normal storage of 1,320 acre-feet. Situated on the Moormans River, the dam has a height of 77 feet and a length of 480 feet, serving as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the area.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Sugar Hollow Dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state. With a high hazard potential, the dam is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in July 2020. While the dam does not have associated spillways or locks, it plays a vital role in securing water supply for the region, especially during times of drought or increased demand.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Sugar Hollow Dam stands as a symbol of effective water management and infrastructure maintenance. Its strategic location, design, and purpose highlight the importance of sustainable practices in ensuring water security for communities. As climate change impacts water availability, dams like Sugar Hollow play a crucial role in preserving and distributing this vital resource for future generations.
South River At Harriston
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91cfs |
South River Near Dooms
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63cfs |
Mechums River Near White Hall
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31cfs |
Moormans River Near Free Union
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22cfs |
South River Near Waynesboro
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36cfs |
Middle River Near Grottoes
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104cfs |
Dam Length |
480 |
Dam Height |
77 |
River Or Stream |
MOORMANS RIVER |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
48 |
Hydraulic Height |
77 |
Drainage Area |
17.2 |
Nid Storage |
1667 |
Structural Height |
77 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
77 |
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Girl Scout Camp
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Dundo
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Loft Mountain Campground
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Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
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Hiker Camping
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Sherando Lake Recreation Area
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Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary'S Wilderness Boundary
North River Campground To Camp May Flather
Ford Where Route 609 Departs From Route 678 To Confluence With Cowpasture River
Headwaters To Farmville
1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir