Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 51 ft (taller than 93.6% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 9,387 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 126 cfs |
| NID ID | VA081019 |
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
Greensville County Water and Sewer Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam?
Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam 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 Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam?
Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam is owned by Greensville County Water and Sewer Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam?
Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam?
Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 51 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 Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam was last inspected on November 3, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.