Bauham Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Bauham Dam, located in Goochland, Virginia, along the East Fork Genito Creek, stands as a vital water resource structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.


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Summary

The dam serves a primary purpose of recreation, offering opportunities for outdoor activities in the surrounding area. With a height of 18 feet and a length of 400 feet, Bauham Dam has a storage capacity of 97 acre-feet, making it a significant feature in the region's water management system.

Although the hazard potential of the dam is currently undetermined and its condition is not yet rated, regular inspections are conducted to ensure its safety and functionality. Despite its age and lack of specific completion year, Bauham Dam remains a key component in the local water infrastructure. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the importance of structures like Bauham Dam in managing and conserving water supplies becomes increasingly crucial. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bauham Dam represents a focal point for understanding the intersection of human infrastructure and environmental sustainability in the face of changing climate patterns.

Dam Length

400

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

East Fork Genito Creek

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

97

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

18
       
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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.