Smiths Dam
Virginia — Albemarle County — trib. Sandy Branch
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River | trib. Sandy Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.17820, -78.38720 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| NID Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 284 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 16, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Sandy Branch Lot Owners |
| Other Name | Sandy Branch Vineyard Pond |
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.