Lehmans Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lehmans Dam, located in Frederick, Virginia, along Gough Run, is a private earth dam primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 24 feet and stretching 240 feet in length, this dam provides a storage capacity of 144 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 90 acre-feet. While the dam is state-regulated and subject to inspections, its hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined, and its condition is not rated.

The dam, owned by a private entity, has not been modified in recent years and lacks certain emergency preparedness features such as an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and inundation maps. Despite this, the dam remains a popular spot for recreational activities, attracting visitors to its scenic surroundings. As climate change continues to impact water resources, it will be essential for structures like Lehmans Dam to undergo regular assessments and upgrades to ensure their safety and functionality in the face of evolving environmental conditions.

Dam Length

240

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

Gough Run

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

24

Nid Storage

144

Structural Height

24

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

24
       
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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.
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