Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam

Virginia Beach, Virginia· Earth· 8 ft tall
Unknown Flood Risk Reduction Private

Key Takeaway

Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.5% in VA)
Dam Length230 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage185 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA810014

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: September 26, 2007
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Kings Grant

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam?

Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam?

Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam is owned by Kings Grant (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam?

Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam?

Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam has a dam height of 8 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 Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam last inspected?

Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam was last inspected on September 26, 2007. 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.