Forest Lake Dam
Virginia — Hanover County — KERSEY CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Hanover |
| River | KERSEY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.70770, -77.40540 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 2, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Hanover County, Dept. of Public Works |
| Other Name | Jones Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.