Governor'S Point Dam
Key Takeaway
Governor'S Point Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 62 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| NID ID | VA800019 |
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
Friends of Cedar Point Country Club LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Governor'S Point Dam?
Governor'S Point 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 Governor'S Point Dam?
Governor'S Point Dam is owned by Friends of Cedar Point Country Club LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Governor'S Point Dam?
Governor'S Point Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Governor'S Point Dam?
Governor'S Point Dam has a dam height of 7 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.