Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 24, 2025

Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1, also known as Cherrystone Lake Dam, is a critical structure owned by the local government in Pittsylvania, Virginia.


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Summary

This dam is designed primarily for flood risk reduction along the Cherrystone Creek, with an earth dam type standing at a height of 57 feet and a length of 790 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 7152 acre-feet and serves the purpose of both flood risk reduction and recreation in the area.

Located in a high hazard potential area, Cherrystone Creek Dam # 1 has been assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in October 2020. The state regulatory agency, Department of Conservation and Recreation, oversees the permitting, inspection, and enforcement of this dam to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Despite being non-federal, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and mitigating flood risks in the region, highlighting the importance of local government ownership and maintenance of critical infrastructure for climate resilience and community safety.

Dam Length

790

Dam Height

57

River Or Stream

CHERRYSTONE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

125.4

Hydraulic Height

57

Drainage Area

14.67

Nid Storage

7152

Structural Height

57

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

57
       
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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.