Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5
Key Takeaway
Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond. 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 | 34 ft (taller than 78.3% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Max Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | VA019001 |
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
DOI NPS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5?
Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5 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 Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5?
Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5 is owned by DOI NPS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5 built?
Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5 was completed in 1964, making it 62 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 Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5?
Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5 serves the following purposes: Fish And Wildlife Pond, Other, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5?
Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5 has a dam height of 34 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 Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5 last inspected?
Peaks of Otter Dam 1-K Mi.85.5 was last inspected on January 10, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.