Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam, located in Albemarle, Virginia, is a private dam designed for flood risk reduction along Hickman's Branch.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 47 feet with a length of 250 feet, this earth dam provides a storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 43.6 acre-feet. Despite its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2016, the dam is regulated and inspected by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.

With its primary purpose focused on flood risk reduction, Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential inundation. The dam's location at a latitude of 38.0233 and longitude of -78.4383 underscores its strategic placement in mitigating the impact of extreme weather events. As part of its operational and regulatory framework, the dam undergoes regular inspections and enforcement measures to ensure its structural integrity and compliance with state regulations.

As a key infrastructure asset in the region, Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam reflects the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience efforts. By providing vital flood protection services and storage capacity, the dam serves as a testament to the proactive measures taken to safeguard communities and enhance their adaptive capacity in the face of changing environmental conditions.

Dam Length

250

Dam Height

47

River Or Stream

Hickman's branch

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

3.1

Hydraulic Height

47

Drainage Area

0.1

Nid Storage

57

Structural Height

47

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

47
       
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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.