Four Locusts Dam Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 23, 2025
Four Locusts Dam, located in Charlotte, Virginia, is a privately owned structure that serves primarily for recreational purposes.
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Summary
The dam stands at a height of 24 feet and has a storage capacity of 163 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 129 acre-feet. Situated on Spring Creek, this earth dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring that it meets state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements.
Despite its purpose for recreation, the hazard potential of Four Locusts Dam is currently undetermined, and its condition assessment has not been rated. Emergency action plans and risk assessments are also lacking for this dam, highlighting potential areas for improvement in ensuring the safety and resilience of the structure. With a longitude and latitude of -78.4849 and 37.0679 respectively, this dam presents an opportunity for water resource and climate enthusiasts to advocate for enhanced risk management measures and emergency preparedness.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, there is a compelling opportunity to engage with the private owners and state regulators of Four Locusts Dam to address the gaps in emergency planning and risk assessment. By advocating for the development of comprehensive emergency action plans and conducting thorough risk assessments, it is possible to enhance the safety and resilience of this recreational structure. Additionally, collaborating with relevant agencies and stakeholders can help to ensure that the dam meets state regulations and inspection standards, ultimately contributing to the sustainable management of water resources in the area.
Dam Height |
24 |
River Or Stream |
SPRING CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
24 |
Nid Storage |
163 |
Structural Height |
24 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
24 |
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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.
Four Locusts Dam