Rose Hill (Estates) Dam
Key Takeaway
Rose Hill (Estates) Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 56.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 84 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA085049 |
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
Hanover County, Dept. of Public Works
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Rose Hill (Estates) Dam?
Rose Hill (Estates) Dam 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 Rose Hill (Estates) Dam?
Rose Hill (Estates) Dam is owned by Hanover County, Dept. of Public Works (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Rose Hill (Estates) Dam?
Rose Hill (Estates) Dam 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 Rose Hill (Estates) Dam?
Rose Hill (Estates) Dam has a dam height of 27 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 Rose Hill (Estates) Dam last inspected?
Rose Hill (Estates) Dam was last inspected on November 10, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.