High View Manor Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

High View Manor Dam in Frederick, Virginia, is a private earth dam situated on Gough Run.


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Summary

With a height of 24 feet and a length of 450 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreation purposes, providing a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet. Despite being state-regulated and inspected, the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined, and its condition remains unrated.

Owned by a private entity, the dam falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. Although its emergency action plan status and risk assessment are unknown, the dam's location and design make it a significant feature for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's proximity to Baltimore District and its association with the USACE add to its appeal for those interested in water management and environmental conservation efforts in the region.

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

24

River Or Stream

Gough Run

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

24

Nid Storage

97

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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