Ararat River Dam #17
Key Takeaway
Ararat River Dam #17 is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 39 ft (taller than 85.8% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA141015 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Patrick County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Ararat River Dam #17?
Ararat River Dam #17 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Ararat River Dam #17?
Ararat River Dam #17 is owned by Patrick County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Ararat River Dam #17?
Ararat River Dam #17 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Ararat River Dam #17?
Ararat River Dam #17 has a dam height of 39 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.