Tenaska Virginia Partners Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Tenaska Virginia Partners is a private entity that owns and operates a detention pond in Fluvanna, Virginia, designed to regulate water flow in a tributary to Cunningham Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam structure, standing at a height of 35 feet and stretching 1830 feet in length, has a storage capacity of 91.6 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 6.4 acres. Despite being classified as having low hazard potential, the dam is subject to state regulation by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.
The dam's condition assessment as of August 2021 was rated as fair, with regular inspections scheduled to ensure its continued safety and functionality. The last inspection date was in August 2021, with a frequency of inspections set at once per year. With a designated emergency action plan and low-risk assessment, Tenaska Virginia Partners' dam serves as a crucial piece of infrastructure in managing water resources in the region while maintaining a commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory compliance.
Dam Length |
1830 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
Trib. To Cunningham Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.4 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
0.03 |
Nid Storage |
91.6 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
35 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville
|
124cfs |
Rivanna River At Palmyra
|
520cfs |
James River At Scottsville
|
3600cfs |
Slate River Near Arvonia
|
78cfs |
Mechums River Near White Hall
|
145cfs |
N F Rivanna River Near Earlysville
|
123cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Tenaska Virginia Partners