Regional Stormwater Facility T-40
Key Takeaway
Regional Stormwater Facility T-40 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 | 15 ft (taller than 11.8% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 305 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 102 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 25 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA085055 |
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
Hanover County, Dept. of Public Works
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Regional Stormwater Facility T-40?
Regional Stormwater Facility T-40 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 Regional Stormwater Facility T-40?
Regional Stormwater Facility T-40 is owned by Hanover County, Dept. of Public Works (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Regional Stormwater Facility T-40?
Regional Stormwater Facility T-40 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 Regional Stormwater Facility T-40?
Regional Stormwater Facility T-40 has a dam height of 15 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 Regional Stormwater Facility T-40 last inspected?
Regional Stormwater Facility T-40 was last inspected on December 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.