Lickinghole Creek Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Lickinghole Creek Dam, located in Albemarle, Virginia, serves as a crucial structure for flood risk reduction along Lickinghole Creek.


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Summary

This gravity dam stands at a height of 32 feet and spans 470 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 370 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regularly inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation to ensure its satisfactory condition and safety standards.

Managed by a public utility, Lickinghole Creek Dam falls under state jurisdiction with regulatory oversight from the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The dam, with its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, plays a vital role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flooding events. Although no major modifications or enhancements have been reported since its completion, the dam continues to function effectively in its role.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Lickinghole Creek Dam offers a fascinating example of engineered resilience in the face of natural challenges. Positioned within the Baltimore District, the dam stands as a testament to effective flood risk management practices, showcasing the importance of infrastructure in safeguarding communities and ecosystems against the impacts of extreme weather events.

Dam Length

470

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

LICKINGHOLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Gravity

Surface Area

27

Hydraulic Height

32

Drainage Area

13.3

Nid Storage

370

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

32
       
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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.