Roanoke Creek Dam # 70a
Key Takeaway
Roanoke Creek Dam # 70a is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is water supply. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 36 ft (taller than 82% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,600 cfs |
| NID ID | VA037001 |
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
Town of Keysville
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Roanoke Creek Dam # 70a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 70a 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 # 70a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 70a is owned by Town of Keysville (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Roanoke Creek Dam # 70a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 70a serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Recreation, 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 # 70a?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 70a 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 # 70a last inspected?
Roanoke Creek Dam # 70a was last inspected on November 20, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.