Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam
Key Takeaway
Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 47 ft (taller than 92% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 44 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA003202 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Worrell Land and Cattle Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam?
Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam?
Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam is owned by Worrell Land and Cattle Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam?
Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam 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 Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam?
Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam has a dam height of 47 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 Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam last inspected?
Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam was last inspected on June 7, 2016. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.