Picketts Creek Dam
Key Takeaway
Picketts Creek Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 71.8% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA075001 |
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
Beardog LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Picketts Creek Dam?
Picketts Creek 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 Picketts Creek Dam?
Picketts Creek Dam is owned by Beardog LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Picketts Creek Dam?
Picketts Creek Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Picketts Creek Dam?
Picketts Creek Dam has a dam height of 31 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 Picketts Creek Dam last inspected?
Picketts Creek Dam was last inspected on February 10, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.