Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a
Key Takeaway
Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.8% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 716 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA037003 |
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
Southside Soil and Water Conservation District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a 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 Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a is owned by Southside Soil and Water Conservation District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a has a dam height of 45 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 Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a last inspected?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a was last inspected on June 29, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.