Landover Road Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 20, 2025

Landover Road Dam, also known as Mountain Brook West Lake, is a privately owned structure located in Louisa, Virginia.


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Summary

This dam, situated along a tributary of East Prong Beaverdam Creek, stands at a height of 30 feet and has a storage capacity of 63 acre-feet. With a surface area of 2 acres, Landover Road Dam serves as an essential resource for water management in the region, providing normal storage of 60 acre-feet.

Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Landover Road Dam has been deemed to have a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last inspection in April 2015. Despite lacking certain details such as the year of completion and specific dam types, this structure plays a crucial role in regulating water flow and storage in the area. The dam's compliance with state regulations and its capability to withstand potential risks make it an important component of the local water resource infrastructure.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Landover Road Dam represents a significant structure in Virginia's water management system. With its strategic location and storage capacity, this privately owned dam contributes to the overall resilience and sustainability of water resources in the region. Its low hazard potential and satisfactory condition underscore its importance in safeguarding against potential risks and emergencies, highlighting the essential role it plays in maintaining a reliable water supply for both human and environmental needs.

Dam Length

180

Dam Height

30

River Or Stream

trib. East Prong Beaverdam Creek

Surface Area

2

Hydraulic Height

30

Nid Storage

63

Structural Height

30

Hazard Potential

Low

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.