Flythe Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Towles Dam Rams Lake Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Flythe Dam, located in Spotsylvania, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 26.8 feet and serves primarily for recreational purposes, with a storage capacity of 232 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 137 acre-feet. The dam is situated on the TR-BLUFF RUN river and covers a surface area of 18 acres with a drainage area of 0.32 square miles.
Despite being classified as having a low hazard potential, Flythe Dam was last inspected in 2009 and found to be in fair condition. The dam has not undergone any significant modifications or improvements in recent years, with no emergency action plan in place. Its emergency preparedness and risk assessment measures are currently lacking, raising potential concerns for water resource and climate enthusiasts who may be interested in the dam's safety and functionality.
With its picturesque location and recreational purpose, Flythe Dam provides both an opportunity for leisure activities and a reminder of the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to ensure the safety and integrity of water infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Length |
300 |
Dam Height |
26.8 |
River Or Stream |
TR-BLUFF RUN |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
26.8 |
Drainage Area |
0.32 |
Nid Storage |
232 |
Structural Height |
26.8 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
27 |
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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.
Flythe Dam