Spotsylvania County Dam #11 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 6, 2025

Spotsylvania County Dam #11, located in Spotsylvania, Virginia, is a state-regulated dam with a height of 31.5 feet and a storage capacity of 100.3 acre-feet.


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Summary

The dam, situated in the Baltimore District, is owned by an entity not listed in the data but falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. While the primary purpose of the dam is not specified, it serves as a critical infrastructure for water resource management in the area.

Despite being categorized as having an undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated for its condition assessment, Spotsylvania County Dam #11 is subject to regular state inspections, ensuring its safety and structural integrity. The dam, with a length of 300 feet and a surface area of 5.71 acres, plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region, with a normal storage capacity of 65.09 acre-feet. The presence of emergency action plans and adherence to regulatory guidelines further emphasize the importance of this dam in mitigating potential risks and ensuring public safety in the event of emergencies.

As a key structure in the region's water management system, Spotsylvania County Dam #11 serves as a crucial component for flood control and water supply. Its location, in the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation, underlines the commitment to effective regulation and enforcement to safeguard the surrounding areas from potential water-related risks. Climate and water resource enthusiasts will find interest in the data surrounding this dam, highlighting its significance in the local ecosystem and the broader context of climate resilience and water resource management.

Dam Length

300

Dam Height

31.5

Surface Area

5.71

Hydraulic Height

31.5

Nid Storage

100.3

Structural Height

31.5

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.