Pruitts Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Pruitts Dam, also known as Orchard Lake, is a privately owned recreational dam located in Goochland, Virginia.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 25.9 feet and has a length of 340 feet, providing a serene environment for outdoor activities. The dam is situated on TR-Big Licking Hole Creek and is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.

With a primary purpose of recreation, Pruitts Dam offers a storage capacity of 180 acre-feet and a surface area of 15 acres for visitors to enjoy. While the dam's hazard potential is listed as undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, it remains a popular spot for water resource and climate enthusiasts to explore. Despite its last inspection date being in 1990, the dam continues to attract individuals seeking outdoor adventure in the beautiful surroundings of Goochland, Virginia.

Dam Length

340

Dam Height

25.9

River Or Stream

TR-BIG LICKING HOLE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

15

Hydraulic Height

25.9

Drainage Area

0.98

Nid Storage

180

Structural Height

25.9

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

26
       
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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.