Lake St. Clair Dam
Key Takeaway
Lake St. Clair Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 38.4% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 467 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 231 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA069003 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lake St. Clair, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Lake St. Clair Dam?
Lake St. Clair Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Lake St. Clair Dam?
Lake St. Clair Dam is owned by Lake St. Clair, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Lake St. Clair Dam?
Lake St. Clair Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Lake St. Clair Dam?
Lake St. Clair Dam has a dam height of 23 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 St. Clair Dam last inspected?
Lake St. Clair Dam was last inspected on April 22, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.