Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a
Key Takeaway
Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1962 and is 64 years old. 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 | 502 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 131 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
| NID ID | VA037007 |
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
Southside Soil and Water Conservation District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a 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 Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a is owned by Southside Soil and Water Conservation District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a built?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a was completed in 1962, making it 64 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a 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 Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a 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 Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a last inspected?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a was last inspected on July 21, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.