Pleasant Valley Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Pleasant Valley Lake Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 24 ft (taller than 42.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 192 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 122 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA069008 |
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
Valley Redi Mix Co, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Pleasant Valley Lake Dam?
Pleasant Valley Lake 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 Pleasant Valley Lake Dam?
Pleasant Valley Lake Dam is owned by Valley Redi Mix Co, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Pleasant Valley Lake Dam?
Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley Lake Dam?
Pleasant Valley Lake Dam has a dam height of 24 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.