Nolting Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Grassdale Dam South Anna Dam #4
Last Updated: December 21, 2025
Nolting Dam, located in Louisa, Virginia, serves as a vital recreational resource along Bunch Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam, standing at a height of 17 feet, provides a storage capacity of 140 acre-feet, making it an important water management structure in the area. While the dam's hazard potential is currently undetermined, its condition has not been rated, prompting the need for further assessment and evaluation.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Nolting Dam is subject to state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement. Despite its primary purpose being recreation, the dam's role in water resource management cannot be understated. With its strategic location and storage capacity, Nolting Dam plays a crucial role in maintaining water levels and supporting various ecological functions in the region.
As climate change continues to impact water resources and hydrological systems, the importance of structures like Nolting Dam in ensuring water security and sustainability becomes increasingly evident. Moving forward, it will be essential to conduct regular assessments, implement risk management measures, and ensure that the dam meets safety guidelines to effectively address potential hazards and protect the surrounding community and environment.
Dam Height |
17 |
River Or Stream |
BUNCH CREEK |
Hydraulic Height |
17 |
Nid Storage |
140 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
17 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Nolting Dam