Hunting Run Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hunting Run Dam, located in Spotsylvania, Virginia, is a critical water supply infrastructure owned by the local government.


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Summary

With a height of 89 feet and a storage capacity of 17,000 acre-feet, the dam serves the primary purpose of water supply for the region. The dam sits on the Hunting Run stream, with a drainage area of 6.9 square miles, ensuring a steady water supply for the surrounding communities.

Despite its high hazard potential, the condition assessment of Hunting Run Dam is rated as fair, with the last inspection conducted in August 2021. The dam has a surface area of 443 acres and a normal storage capacity of 9,365 acre-feet. It is regulated and inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring its structural integrity for the protection of both the environment and the local population.

Dam Length

2400

Dam Height

89

River Or Stream

Hunting Run

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

443

Hydraulic Height

89

Drainage Area

6.9

Nid Storage

17000

Structural Height

89

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

89
       
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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.