Dominion Virginia City Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Dominion Virginia City Dam #2 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 Height | 40 ft (taller than 86.6% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA195025 |
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
Virginia Electric and Power Company;Virginia Electric and Power Company;Virginia Electric and Power Company
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Dominion Virginia City Dam #2?
Dominion Virginia City Dam #2 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 Dominion Virginia City Dam #2?
Dominion Virginia City Dam #2 is owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company;Virginia Electric and Power Company;Virginia Electric and Power Company (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Dominion Virginia City Dam #2?
Dominion Virginia City Dam #2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Tailings. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Dominion Virginia City Dam #2?
Dominion Virginia City Dam #2 has a dam height of 40 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 Dominion Virginia City Dam #2 last inspected?
Dominion Virginia City Dam #2 was last inspected on November 10, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.