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Hollymead Dam, also known as Forest Lakes #2 and Hollymeade Lake Dam, is a picturesque earth dam located in Albemarle, Virginia.
Completed in 1974, this dam serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering a serene setting for water resource and climate enthusiasts to enjoy. With a height of 42.7 feet and a storage capacity of 640 acre-feet, Hollymead Dam provides a surface area of 12.4 acres and normal storage of 212 acre-feet.
Managed by the local government and regulated by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, Hollymead Dam has a high hazard potential but is currently assessed as satisfactory in condition. The dam has a drainage area of 1.55 square miles and is inspected annually to ensure its safety and integrity. With its designer being Schnabel Engineering, Hollymead Dam stands as a vital piece of infrastructure that not only provides recreational opportunities but also plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Year Completed |
1974 |
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
42.7 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
12.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
42.7 |
Drainage Area |
1.55 |
Nid Storage |
640 |
Structural Height |
42.7 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
43 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Loft Mountain - Shenandoah National Park
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Loft Mountain Campground
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Girl Scout Camp
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Dundo
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Lewis Mountain Campground
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Lewis Mountain
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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
Bixler Bridge On State Route 675 To Karo Landing, Approximately 6 Miles South Of Town Of Front Royal
Headwaters To Farmville
Segment B--State Route 730 Bridge To Nf Boundary