Beaver Creek Dam #1
Virginia — Albemarle County — BEAVER CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River | BEAVER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.07100, -78.65160 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 504 ft |
| NID Storage | 3,548 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,548 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 104 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 8, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority |
| Other Name | Charles Mercer Garnett Sr. Dam (Garnett Dam On Usgs Map) |
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.