Celebrate Virginia Pond #12 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Celebrate Virginia Pond #12 is a privately owned earth dam located in Stafford, Virginia, along the banks of the TR-Rappahannock River.


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Summary

This dam serves primarily for irrigation purposes, with a storage capacity of 243 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 107 acre-feet. The dam has a height of 40.9 feet and is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.

Although the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently in fair condition, it undergoes regular inspections with an inspection frequency of 1 year. The most recent inspection in April 2021 confirmed its fair condition. The emergency action plan (EAP) for the dam was last revised in November 2007, and it is unclear whether it meets current guidelines. While the dam does not have inundation maps prepared or a risk assessment in place, it is important for stakeholders and officials to ensure that proper risk management measures are implemented to protect the surrounding area and the Rappahannock River ecosystem.

Overall, Celebrate Virginia Pond #12 plays a crucial role in supporting irrigation activities in the region while also posing minimal risk to downstream communities. Maintaining the dam's integrity through regular inspections, updating the emergency action plan, and implementing necessary risk management measures are essential to safeguarding the surrounding environment and water resources in Virginia.

Dam Height

40.9

River Or Stream

TR-Rappahannock River

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

10

Hydraulic Height

40.9

Drainage Area

0.79

Nid Storage

243

Structural Height

40.9

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

41
       
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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.