Great Creek Dam # 6a
Key Takeaway
Great Creek Dam # 6a is classified as high hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1989 and is 37 years old. 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 | 67 ft (taller than 96.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 1,530 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 29.6K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 238 acres |
| Drainage Area | 41 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,266 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
| NID ID | VA025007 |
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
County of Brunswick
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Great Creek Dam # 6a?
Great Creek Dam # 6a 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 Great Creek Dam # 6a?
Great Creek Dam # 6a is owned by County of Brunswick (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Great Creek Dam # 6a built?
Great Creek Dam # 6a was completed in 1989, making it 37 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Great Creek Dam # 6a?
Great Creek Dam # 6a serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Great Creek Dam # 6a?
Great Creek Dam # 6a has a dam height of 67 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 Great Creek Dam # 6a last inspected?
Great Creek Dam # 6a was last inspected on January 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.