Airfield Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Airfield Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 2.2% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 632 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 387 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA183001 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Airfield Pond Dam?
Airfield Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Airfield Pond Dam?
Airfield Pond Dam is owned by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Airfield Pond Dam?
Airfield Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Airfield Pond Dam?
Airfield Pond Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Airfield Pond Dam last inspected?
Airfield Pond Dam was last inspected on February 25, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.