North Anna Cat I Service Water Dike

None· Louisa, Virginia· Built 1974· Rockfill· 37 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Public Utility

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 Length3,000 ft
Dam TypeRockfill
Max Storage177 acre-ft
Normal Storage88 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1974 (52 years old)
NID IDVA109075

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: No
Last Inspection: May 26, 2021
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Virginia Electric and Power Company

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.