Pond 12 Dam
Key Takeaway
Pond 12 Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 11 ft (taller than 4.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 72 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 140 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| Year Modified | 1998 |
| NID ID | VA199022 |
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
DOD USN
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Pond 12 Dam?
Pond 12 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 Pond 12 Dam?
Pond 12 Dam is owned by DOD USN (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Pond 12 Dam built?
Pond 12 Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Pond 12 Dam?
Pond 12 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Pond 12 Dam?
Pond 12 Dam has a dam height of 11 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 Pond 12 Dam last inspected?
Pond 12 Dam was last inspected on March 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.