Smoots Pond
Key Takeaway
Smoots Pond is classified as high hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is recreation. 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 | 14 ft (taller than 9.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 642 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 144 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 863 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
| Year Modified | 2007 |
| NID ID | VA033003 |
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
Fort Walker
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Smoots Pond?
Smoots Pond 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 Smoots Pond?
Smoots Pond is owned by Fort Walker (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Smoots Pond built?
Smoots Pond was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Smoots Pond?
Smoots Pond serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Smoots Pond?
Smoots Pond has a dam height of 14 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 Smoots Pond last inspected?
Smoots Pond was last inspected on July 24, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.