Little Creek Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Little Creek 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 | 8 ft (taller than 0.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.8K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 192 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA810006 |
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
City of Norfolk Department of Utilities
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Little Creek Reservoir Dam?
Little Creek 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 Little Creek Reservoir Dam?
Little Creek Reservoir Dam is owned by City of Norfolk Department of Utilities (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Little Creek Reservoir Dam?
Little Creek Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Little Creek Reservoir Dam?
Little Creek Reservoir 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 Little Creek Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Little Creek Reservoir Dam was last inspected on January 7, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.