Borum Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Borum Dam is a vital water resource in Prince Edward, Virginia, serving primarily for irrigation purposes.


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Summary

Located on TR-FLIPPEN CREEK, this earth dam stands at a height of 32 feet and has a storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. While the dam's hazard potential is currently listed as undetermined, it is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring that it meets state inspection, enforcement, and permitting requirements.

Despite its modest size, Borum Dam plays a crucial role in providing water for agricultural activities in the region. Additionally, the dam offers recreational opportunities for locals and visitors to enjoy. Although the dam's condition assessment is currently not rated, its emergency action plan status and risk management measures are not specified in the available data. With its strategic location and importance for the community, Borum Dam underscores the significance of sustainable water resource management in the face of climate change challenges.

Dam Height

32

River Or Stream

TR-FLIPPEN CREEK

Hydraulic Height

32

Nid Storage

45

Structural Height

32

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

32
       
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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.