Possum Point Power Station Oil Water Treatment Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Possum Point Power Station Oil Water Treatment Basin Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 37 ft (taller than 83.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 670 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA153042 |
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
Virginia Electric and Power Company
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Possum Point Power Station Oil Water Treatment Basin Dam?
Possum Point Power Station Oil Water Treatment Basin 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 Possum Point Power Station Oil Water Treatment Basin Dam?
Possum Point Power Station Oil Water Treatment Basin Dam is owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Possum Point Power Station Oil Water Treatment Basin Dam?
Possum Point Power Station Oil Water Treatment Basin Dam has a dam height of 37 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 Possum Point Power Station Oil Water Treatment Basin Dam last inspected?
Possum Point Power Station Oil Water Treatment Basin Dam was last inspected on April 20, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.