Roanoke Creek Dam # 61a
Key Takeaway
Roanoke Creek Dam # 61a 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 | 36 ft (taller than 82% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 1,029 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 794 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA037011 |
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 # 61a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 61a 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 # 61a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 61a 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 # 61a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 61a 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 # 61a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 61a has a dam height of 36 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 # 61a last inspected?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 61a was last inspected on November 20, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.