Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2
Key Takeaway
Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 46 ft (taller than 91.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 274 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 73 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA155001 |
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
Blue Ridge Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2?
Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 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 Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2?
Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 is owned by Blue Ridge Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2?
Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 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 Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2?
Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 has a dam height of 46 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 Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 last inspected?
Ottari Scout Camp Dam #2 was last inspected on February 5, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.