North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike
Key Takeaway
North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike is classified as low hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1974 and is 52 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 83.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 3,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 177 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 88 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
| NID ID | VA109075 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Virginia Electric and Power Company
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike?
North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike 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 North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike?
North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike is owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike built?
North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike was completed in 1974, making it 52 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike?
North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike 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 North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike?
North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike has a dam height of 37 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 North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike last inspected?
North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike was last inspected on May 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.