David Asal Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Located in Cumberland, Virginia, the David Asal Dam is a privately owned structure with a state-regulated status.


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Summary

Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, this dam stands at a height of 24.75 feet and has a storage capacity of 193.35 acre-feet. Its primary purpose and dam type are unspecified, but it serves as a crucial water resource in the region.

With a hazard potential yet to be determined and a condition assessment of "Not Rated," the David Asal Dam remains a critical infrastructure for water management in the area. Despite lacking specific information on its construction year and purposes, the dam's importance lies in its role in regulating water flow and providing storage for the surrounding community. Its state-regulated status ensures that it is inspected, enforced, and permitted according to Virginia's regulations.

While details on emergency preparedness and risk management measures are unclear, the David Asal Dam's presence as a state-regulated structure highlights its significance in maintaining water resources and managing climate impacts in the region. As a key component of water infrastructure, this dam plays a vital role in ensuring water availability and security for the residents of Cumberland, Virginia.

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

24.75

Surface Area

11.81

Hydraulic Height

24.75

Nid Storage

193.35

Structural Height

24.75

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

25
       
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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.