Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Otter River Raw Water Terminal 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 | 42 ft (taller than 88.8% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA031025 |
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
Campbell County Utilities and Service Authority (CCUSA)
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam?
Otter River Raw Water Terminal 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 Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam?
Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam is owned by Campbell County Utilities and Service Authority (CCUSA) (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam?
Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam?
Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 42 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 Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam last inspected?
Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam was last inspected on August 13, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.