Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2
Key Takeaway
Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 27 ft (taller than 56.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,969 cfs |
| NID ID | VA089018 |
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
Henry County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2?
Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2 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 Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2?
Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2 is owned by Henry County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2?
Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2?
Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2 has a dam height of 27 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 Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2 last inspected?
Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2 was last inspected on September 28, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.