Plant Sediment Pond
Key Takeaway
Plant Sediment Pond is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| NID ID | VA171014 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Carmeuse
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Plant Sediment Pond?
Plant Sediment Pond 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 Plant Sediment Pond?
Plant Sediment Pond is owned by Carmeuse (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Plant Sediment Pond?
Plant Sediment Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Plant Sediment Pond?
Plant Sediment Pond has a dam height of 8 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.