Roanoke Creek Dam # 5b
Key Takeaway
Roanoke Creek Dam # 5b is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 76.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 549 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.7K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 112 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA037005 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 # 5b?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 5b is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. 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 # 5b?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 5b 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 # 5b?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 5b 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 # 5b?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 5b has a dam height of 33 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 # 5b last inspected?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 5b was last inspected on November 19, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.