Blue Ridge Estates Dam
Virginia — Botetourt County — LAYMANTOWN CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Botetourt |
| River | LAYMANTOWN CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.37410, -79.85280 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 430 ft |
| NID Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 108 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 12, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Lake Forest Homeowners Association |
| Other Name | Emerald 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.