Goshen Dam, Virginia, USA

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Quick Facts About Goshen Dam

Location: Rockbridge, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.9597, -79.4592
River: Little Calf Pasture River
Primary Purpose: Recreation
Type: Earth
Commissioned:
Dam Height: 43 ft (13 m)
Dam Length: 1,300 ft (396 m)
Dam Capacity: 11,200 acre-ft (13,815 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory

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Goshen Dam Information

Goshen Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 4 miles from , Rockbridge, Virginia.

The dam, which is on the Little Calf Pasture River, was primarily built for Recreation purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in and is currently owned by Boy Scouts of America – National Capital Area Council.

Goshen Dam Structure

The Goshen Dam is approximately 1,300 feet (396 m) long, 43 feet (13 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Goshen Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 4,672 acre-ft (5,763 Ml) and maximum capacity of 11,200 acre-ft (13,815 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 438 acres (177 ha) and the total catchment area is 85 square miles (220 square kilometres).

Goshen Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Goshen Dam does not have any spillways.

Goshen Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Goshen Dam
Rockbridge, Virginia
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 43 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,300 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 11,200 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 85 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Goshen Dam Weather

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Goshen Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Goshen Dam?

Goshen Dam is in Virginia.

In which county is the Goshen Dam?

Goshen Dam is in Rockbridge County.

How high is the Goshen Dam?

Goshen Dam is 43 feet high.

How long is the Goshen Dam?

Goshen Dam is 1,300 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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