Beautiful Run Dam #11 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Beautiful Run Dam #11, located in Madison, Virginia, is a crucial piece of infrastructure designed for flood risk reduction along the TR-Beautiful Run river or stream.
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Summary
Standing at a height of 32 feet with a length of 286 feet, this earth dam provides a storage capacity of 309 acre-feet to help mitigate potential flooding in the area. The dam is under the jurisdiction of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Department to ensure its structural integrity and safety.
With a significant hazard potential, Beautiful Run Dam #11 is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in April 2021. The dam has an inspection frequency of once a year to monitor its performance and maintain its reliability. In case of emergencies, the dam does not currently have an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place, but it meets regulatory guidelines to ensure proper management and response in case of any unforeseen events. Overall, Beautiful Run Dam #11 serves as a vital infrastructure for flood control in the region, safeguarding communities and properties along TR-Beautiful Run.
Dam Length |
286 |
Dam Height |
32 |
River Or Stream |
TR-Beautiful Run |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
9.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
32 |
Drainage Area |
1.44 |
Nid Storage |
309 |
Structural Height |
32 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
32 |
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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.
Beautiful Run Dam #11