Murcielago Lake Dam

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAlbemarle
River/StreamBriery Creek
Coordinates37.86850, -78.43280

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length700 ft
Year Completed1900 (126 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage874 acre-ft
Max Storage874 acre-ft
Normal Storage516 acre-ft
Surface Area38 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerMurcielago Enterprises, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/14/1991
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA003147
Federal IDVA003147
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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