Hartlake Dam No. 1 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hartlake Dam No.


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Summary

1, located in Stafford, Virginia, is a privately owned earth dam that serves primarily for recreation purposes on the TR-Deep Run river. With a height of 27.1 feet and a storage capacity of 60.5 acre-feet, this dam provides a surface area of 6.12 acres for water-based activities. While the dam is state-regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, its hazard potential is rated as low, indicating a relatively low risk of failure.

Despite not having a designated year of completion or an official condition assessment, Hartlake Dam No. 1 has an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) in place that was last revised in May 2016. This EAP ensures that appropriate emergency contacts and guidelines are in place for potential risks associated with the dam. Although the dam is not operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers, it still meets state regulatory requirements for inspection, enforcement, and permitting, maintaining its operational safety for water resource and climate enthusiasts who frequent the area for recreational activities.

Dam Height

27.1

River Or Stream

TR-Deep Run

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

6.12

Hydraulic Height

27.1

Drainage Area

0.28

Nid Storage

60.5

Structural Height

27.1

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

27
       
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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.