Cedar Forest Mill Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Tribble Dam Dews Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Cedar Forest Mill Dam, located in Pittsylvania, Virginia, is a privately owned dam on the Straightstone Creek.
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Summary
This gravity dam stands at a height of 20 feet and has a storage capacity of 93 acre-feet. While its primary purpose is listed as "Other," the dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place.
Despite its undetermined hazard potential and "Not Rated" condition assessment, Cedar Forest Mill Dam remains a crucial structure for water resource management in the region. With a history and construction details yet to be specified, the dam's significance lies in its role in regulating water flow and storage in the area. While additional information may be needed for a comprehensive risk assessment, the dam's presence underscores the importance of monitoring and maintaining infrastructure for sustainable water resource management in a changing climate.
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
STRAIGHTSTONE CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Hydraulic Height |
20 |
Nid Storage |
93 |
Structural Height |
20 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Roanoke (Staunton) River At Brookneal
|
906cfs |
Falling River Near Naruna
|
59cfs |
Roanoke River At Altavista
|
618cfs |
Big Otter River Near Evington
|
101cfs |
Cub Creek At Phenix
|
44cfs |
Banister River At Halifax
|
177cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Cedar Forest Mill Dam