Placid Lake Dam

Westmoreland, Virginia· Earth· 23 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Local Government

Key Takeaway

Placid Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 38.4% in VA)
Dam Length280 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage256 acre-ft
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA193006

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 3, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Placid Bay Civic Assoc.;Westmoreland County

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Placid Lake Dam?

Placid Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Placid Lake Dam?

Placid Lake Dam is owned by Placid Bay Civic Assoc.;Westmoreland County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Placid Lake Dam?

Placid Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Placid Lake Dam?

Placid Lake Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Placid Lake Dam last inspected?

Placid Lake Dam was last inspected on August 3, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.