R Beasley Dam 2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: R Beasley Dam 1 Ararat River Dam #63
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
R Beasley Dam 2, located in Patrick, Virginia, is a state-regulated earth dam with a height of 36 feet and a length of 420 feet.
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Summary
This dam has a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 92 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 7.2 acres. While the hazard potential of this dam is currently undetermined and its condition assessment is not rated, it is regularly inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations.
Constructed by the Huntington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, R Beasley Dam 2 serves an important purpose in water resource management in the region. It is equipped with outlet gates for controlled release of water and its spillway type and width are not specified. The dam is also equipped with emergency action plans, although specific details such as last revision date and adherence to guidelines are not available. With a congressman representative of H. Morgan Griffith (R) overseeing the area, the dam plays a crucial role in ensuring water security and flood control in the county.
Despite lacking certain details such as completion year and modification history, R Beasley Dam 2 stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in Virginia. Its presence and regulation by state authorities highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring dams to prevent potential hazards and ensure safe water supply for the surrounding community. As climate change continues to impact water resources, the role of dams like R Beasley Dam 2 becomes increasingly crucial in adapting to changing environmental conditions and securing water availability for the future.
Dam Length |
420 |
Dam Height |
36 |
Surface Area |
7.2 |
Hydraulic Height |
36 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Structural Height |
36 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
36 |
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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.
R Beasley Dam 2