Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Reservoir Saddle Dam (Dam B)
Key Takeaway
Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Reservoir Saddle Dam (Dam B) is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Length | 3,850 ft |
| Normal Storage | 45.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA049059 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Henrico County, Department of Public Works
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Reservoir Saddle Dam (Dam B)?
Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Reservoir Saddle Dam (Dam B) is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Reservoir Saddle Dam (Dam B)?
Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Reservoir Saddle Dam (Dam B) is owned by Henrico County, Department of Public Works (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Reservoir Saddle Dam (Dam B)?
Cobbs Creek Regional Water Supply Reservoir Saddle Dam (Dam B) serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.