Huckles Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Huckles Dam, also known as Huckles Pond or Currituck Farm, is a private dam located in Albemarle, Virginia, along Jacobs Run.


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Summary

With a height of 24 feet and a length of 350 feet, this earth dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a serene environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. The dam has a storage capacity of 111 acre-feet and is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.

While the hazard potential of Huckles Dam is currently undetermined, its condition assessment is not rated, indicating the need for further evaluation. The dam has not been modified in recent years and lacks an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) or inundation maps. Despite these shortcomings, Huckles Dam remains a picturesque location for outdoor activities and a potential area of interest for those studying water resources and climate change in the region.

As a private structure, Huckles Dam presents an opportunity for collaboration between owners, regulators, and researchers to assess its safety and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions. With its tranquil setting and potential for further study, Huckles Dam serves as a fascinating site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and understand the intersection of human infrastructure and natural ecosystems.

Dam Length

350

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

Jacobs Run

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Drainage Area

1.4

Nid Storage

111

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

24
       
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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.