Outdoor Recreation's Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Outdoor Recreation's Dam, located in Patrick, Virginia, along the TR-Smith River, serves multiple purposes including recreation, fire protection, and providing a stock or small fish pond.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 25 feet with a storage capacity of 40 acre-feet. While the dam is primarily owned and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, it is not federally owned or funded.

With a low hazard potential and a condition assessment that is currently not rated, the dam's inspection frequency is set at once a year. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam meets state regulatory requirements and is equipped with emergency action plans, although the specifics of these plans are not provided in the data. The dam's associated structures and inspection details are not listed, indicating a lack of comprehensive information about its current state.

Overall, Outdoor Recreation's Dam offers a valuable water resource for the community, providing both recreational opportunities and essential services such as fire protection. As a state-regulated and permitted structure, it serves as a testament to Virginia's commitment to managing and maintaining its water resources for the benefit of its residents and the environment. The dam's location within the Huntington District and the involvement of local representatives like H. Morgan Griffith (R) highlight the importance of collaboration between government agencies and local communities in ensuring the safety and sustainability of water infrastructure.

Dam Height

25

River Or Stream

TR-SMITH RIVER

Hydraulic Height

25

Nid Storage

40

Structural Height

25

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

25
       
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Dam Data Reference

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.