Pleasantview Hunt Club Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Pleasantview Hunt Club Dam, located in Amherst, Virginia, is a state-regulated structure on Lovelady Creek used primarily for recreation.


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Summary

The earth dam stands at a height of 20 feet, with a storage capacity of 80 acre-feet and a surface area of 2 acres. While the hazard potential is currently undetermined and the condition assessment is not rated, the dam is subject to regular state inspection, enforcement, and permitting to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations.

Owned by an unspecified entity, Pleasantview Hunt Club Dam has not been designated a specific primary purpose beyond recreation. Despite lacking detailed information on its history or modifications, the dam plays a crucial role in providing water storage for recreational use. The surrounding area of Pleasantview Hunt Club Dam, with its scenic location and potential for outdoor activities, makes it a noteworthy site for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore and appreciate the intersection of human engineering with natural landscapes in Virginia.

Dam Height

20

River Or Stream

LOVELADY CREEK

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

20

Nid Storage

80

Structural Height

20

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

20
       
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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.