Weavers Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Travis Dam Westmoreland County Dam #4
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Weavers Dam in Westmoreland, Virginia is a state-regulated dam managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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Summary
With a height of 18 feet and a length of 366 feet, the dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 99 acre-feet. Although the hazard potential and condition assessment of the dam are currently labeled as undetermined and not rated, the state agency ensures regular inspections, permitting, and enforcement to maintain safety standards.
Located in the Norfolk District, Weavers Dam stands as an earth dam with a hydraulic height of 18 feet. Despite lacking specific completion and inspection dates, the dam's structure and purpose for recreation underline the importance of water resource management in the area. With the presence of state jurisdiction and regulatory agencies, the dam's role in water storage and flood control is crucial for maintaining the surrounding ecosystem and ensuring public safety.
For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Weavers Dam represents a key infrastructure in Virginia's water management system. Its strategic location and design contribute to the conservation of natural resources and provide opportunities for outdoor recreation. As efforts continue to assess and improve the dam's condition, stakeholders and environmental advocates can monitor the state agency's updates and initiatives to enhance the dam's resilience in the face of changing climate patterns.
Dam Length |
366 |
Dam Height |
18 |
Hydraulic Height |
18 |
Nid Storage |
99 |
Structural Height |
18 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
18 |
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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.
Weavers Dam