Hope Parkway Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hope Parkway Dam, located in Loudoun, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.


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Summary

The dam, built for recreational purposes, stands at a height of 30.3 feet with a storage capacity of 128.6 acre-feet. It spans 450 feet in length and is situated on the TR-Tuscarora Creek, within the Baltimore District of the US Army Corps of Engineers.

With a high hazard potential, the dam is inspected annually to ensure its structural integrity and safety. The most recent assessment in April 2020 deemed the dam's condition satisfactory. In case of emergencies, the dam is equipped with an Emergency Action Plan that is regularly reviewed and updated to meet guidelines. Despite being a private entity, the dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and flood control in the region.

Dam Length

450

Dam Height

30.3

River Or Stream

TR-Tuscarora Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.6

Hydraulic Height

30.3

Drainage Area

0.44

Nid Storage

128.6

Structural Height

30.3

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

30
       
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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.