Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 34 ft (taller than 78.3% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA153031 |
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
Potomac Club Owners Association, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam?
Potomac Club Regional Pond 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 Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam?
Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam is owned by Potomac Club Owners Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam?
Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam?
Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam has a dam height of 34 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 Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam last inspected?
Potomac Club Regional Pond Dam was last inspected on September 14, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.