Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam

Discharges to Lake Savage Mill Pond, then to Lake Meade (800013) and ultimately to Nansemond River - VAHU6 JL44 Lake Kelby - Speights Run· Suffolk, Virginia· Earth· 30 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.7% in VA)
Dam Length22,187 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage228 acre-ft
Normal Storage99 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge3 cfs
NID IDVA800023

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: Yes
Last Inspection: May 10, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

City of Portsmouth, Department of Public Utilities

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam?

Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon 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 Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam?

Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam is owned by City of Portsmouth, Department of Public Utilities (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam?

Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon 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 Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam?

Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam has a dam height of 30 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 Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam last inspected?

Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam was last inspected on May 10, 2022. 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.