Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam

Bedford, Virginia· Earth· 26 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 26 ft (taller than 51.6% in VA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage70 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA019144

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: December 9, 2008
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam?

Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam 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 Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam?

Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam?

Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam 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 Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam?

Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam last inspected?

Georgia-Pacific Aeration Pond Dam was last inspected on December 9, 2008. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.