Napiers Savage Dam
Key Takeaway
Napiers Savage 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 | 26 ft (taller than 51.6% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 211 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA041026 |
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
Surreywood Civic Association
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Napiers Savage Dam?
Napiers Savage 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 Napiers Savage Dam?
Napiers Savage Dam is owned by Surreywood Civic Association (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Napiers Savage Dam?
Napiers Savage 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 Napiers Savage Dam?
Napiers Savage Dam has a dam height of 26 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 Napiers Savage Dam last inspected?
Napiers Savage Dam was last inspected on December 11, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.