Edinburg Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Edinburg Dam, located in Shenandoah, Virginia, along the North Fork Shenandoah River, serves as a crucial water resource for the region.


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Summary

Owned privately, the dam is primarily used for hydroelectric purposes, with a design type classified as Buttress. Standing at a height of 16 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, providing essential water supply and energy generation capabilities for the surrounding area.

Managed and regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Edinburg Dam undergoes regular state inspections, permitting, and enforcement to ensure its structural integrity and safety standards. While its hazard potential is classified as 'Undetermined,' the dam's condition assessment is 'Not Rated,' indicating a need for further evaluation. Despite lacking specific details on completion dates and modifications, the dam's presence underscores its importance in water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region.

With a state-regulated jurisdiction and a primary purpose of hydroelectric power generation, Edinburg Dam stands as a vital infrastructure element along the North Fork Shenandoah River. While the dam's risk assessment and emergency preparedness details are currently unclear, its ownership, design, and state oversight highlight the significance of sustainable water resource management in maintaining the dam's functionality and resilience in the face of changing climatic conditions.

Dam Height

16

River Or Stream

North Fork Shenandoah River

Primary Dam Type

Buttress

Hydraulic Height

16

Nid Storage

145

Structural Height

16

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

16
       
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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.