Lawrence Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lawrence Dam, located in Loudoun, Virginia, along the North Fork Goose Creek, is a privately owned earthen dam primarily used for recreation.


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Summary

Standing at a height of 19.3 feet with a storage capacity of 70.2 acre-feet, this dam covers a surface area of 4.6 acres and serves as a key water resource in the area. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam's condition assessment is noted as poor, signaling a need for maintenance and upkeep to ensure its safety and functionality.

Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Lawrence Dam is subject to state regulations and inspections to guarantee its structural integrity and compliance with water resource management guidelines. With a history dating back to an unknown completion year, the dam's significance lies in providing recreational opportunities and contributing to the overall water management system in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, understanding the importance of maintaining and monitoring structures like Lawrence Dam is crucial for ensuring the sustainability of water sources and mitigating potential risks associated with aging infrastructure.

While Lawrence Dam serves as a recreational asset and water storage facility, its current condition assessment highlights the need for attention and potential rehabilitation efforts to address any safety concerns. As water resource and climate advocates, staying informed about dam structures like Lawrence Dam and advocating for their proper maintenance and oversight is essential to preserving water resources for future generations and mitigating risks associated with aging infrastructure in the face of changing climate patterns.

Dam Length

210

Dam Height

19.3

River Or Stream

TR-North Fork Goose Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

4.6

Hydraulic Height

19.3

Drainage Area

1.44

Nid Storage

70.2

Structural Height

19.3

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

19
       
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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.