Toms Creek Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Toms Creek Dam, located in Wise, Virginia, is a significant water resource structure primarily used for water supply purposes.


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Summary

This arch-type dam stands at a height of 48 feet and stretches 320 feet in length, with a storage capacity of 51 acre-feet. Situated along Toms Creek, this dam is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring state regulation, inspection, and enforcement to uphold its integrity and safety.

Despite its age and lack of recent condition assessments, Toms Creek Dam remains a crucial asset for water management in the region. With a hazard potential deemed significant, regular inspections are vital to monitor its structural stability and address any potential risks. Although the dam's emergency action plan may need updating, its role in providing water supply to the community highlights its importance in sustaining the local ecosystem and addressing the needs of residents in Wise, Virginia. Enthusiasts of water resources and climate conservation can appreciate the essential role that Toms Creek Dam plays in ensuring water security and environmental sustainability in the region.

Dam Length

320

Dam Height

48

River Or Stream

TOMS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Arch

Surface Area

3

Hydraulic Height

48

Drainage Area

3.2

Nid Storage

51

Structural Height

48

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

48
       
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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.