Emergency Sewage Retention Pond No.1 Structure
Key Takeaway
Emergency Sewage Retention Pond No.1 Structure is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is other. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 31.6% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 1,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| NID ID | VA059055 |
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
Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Emergency Sewage Retention Pond No.1 Structure?
Emergency Sewage Retention Pond No.1 Structure 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 Emergency Sewage Retention Pond No.1 Structure?
Emergency Sewage Retention Pond No.1 Structure is owned by Upper Occoquan Sewage Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Emergency Sewage Retention Pond No.1 Structure?
Emergency Sewage Retention Pond No.1 Structure serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Emergency Sewage Retention Pond No.1 Structure?
Emergency Sewage Retention Pond No.1 Structure has a dam height of 21 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.