Lake Dover Dam Reservoir Report
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Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Lake Dover Dam in Caroline, Virginia, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation, with a height of 20 feet and a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet.
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Summary
The dam is regulated and inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. While the condition assessment is currently rated as "Not Rated" and the hazard potential is listed as "Undetermined," the last inspection date was in May 2014.
Located within the Baltimore District, Lake Dover Dam is a vital resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates in the region. The dam's purpose of recreation provides opportunities for outdoor activities and enjoyment of the surrounding natural environment. Although specific details about the dam's spillway, drainage area, and other structural features are not provided in the data, the dam's importance for water storage and management in the area is evident.
With its picturesque location and importance for recreation, Lake Dover Dam serves as a key landmark in Caroline, Virginia. While the dam's risk assessment and emergency preparedness details are not fully outlined in the data, its role in providing water resources for the community underscores the need for ongoing maintenance and monitoring. As water resource and climate enthusiasts continue to appreciate the beauty and functionality of Lake Dover Dam, ensuring its safety and regulatory compliance remains a top priority for the state agency and all stakeholders involved.
Dam Height |
20 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
70 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
20 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Lake Dover Dam