Holdrens Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 8, 2025

Holdrens Dam, located in Bedford, Virginia, on Kates Creek, is a recreational dam with a primary purpose of providing opportunities for outdoor activities.


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Summary

The dam, which stands at a height of 18 feet, has a storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 62 acre-feet. While the hazard potential of the dam is currently classified as undetermined, it is regulated and inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.

Despite not being rated for condition assessment, Holdrens Dam is regularly inspected, with an inspection frequency of once every year. While the dam does not have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) prepared or updated, it meets state permitting requirements and is subject to state enforcement. With its location in a picturesque area surrounded by nature, the dam provides a serene setting for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking.

Overall, Holdrens Dam serves as both a recreational and regulatory structure in Bedford, Virginia, providing a safe and enjoyable environment for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. While the dam's condition assessment is not rated and its hazard potential is undetermined, it continues to be a popular destination for outdoor recreation, offering a peaceful retreat in a natural setting.

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

KATES CREEK

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

87

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

18
       
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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.