Mt Airy Hunt Club Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Seven Islands Dam Rohrbaugh Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Mt Airy Hunt Club Dam, located in Rappahannock, Virginia, is a private earth dam along the scenic TR-Hughes River.
°F
°F
mph
Wind
%
Humidity
Summary
Standing at a height of 50 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 160 acre-feet. Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the dam is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state of Virginia, ensuring its safety and compliance with regulations.
Although the hazard potential of Mt Airy Hunt Club Dam is currently classified as undetermined, its condition assessment is not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation. The dam lacks a detailed emergency action plan and inundation maps, suggesting room for improvement in emergency preparedness. With a history of no modifications or risk assessments, the dam presents an opportunity for stakeholders to enhance its risk management measures and ensure the safety of surrounding communities in the event of an emergency.
As a vital component of the water resource infrastructure in the area, Mt Airy Hunt Club Dam offers a unique blend of recreational enjoyment and environmental significance. With its picturesque location and critical role in water storage, the dam serves as a reminder of the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Dam Height |
50 |
River Or Stream |
TR-Hughes River |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
50 |
Nid Storage |
160 |
Structural Height |
50 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
50 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
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.
Mt Airy Hunt Club Dam