Ponde Roachea Dam

TRIB-NEGRO RUN· Louisa, Virginia· Earth· 27 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Ponde Roachea Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 27 ft (taller than 56.5% in VA)
Dam Length600 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage273 acre-ft
Normal Storage145 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA109020

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 15, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Hugh A. Jones and Linda Santini

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Ponde Roachea Dam?

Ponde Roachea 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 Ponde Roachea Dam?

Ponde Roachea Dam is owned by Hugh A. Jones and Linda Santini (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Ponde Roachea Dam?

Ponde Roachea 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 Ponde Roachea Dam?

Ponde Roachea Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Ponde Roachea Dam last inspected?

Ponde Roachea Dam was last inspected on August 15, 2017. 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.