Southern Regional Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Southern Regional Park Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 45 ft (taller than 90.8% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 953 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA003194 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Albemarle County;Albemarle County Local Government
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Southern Regional Park Dam?
Southern Regional Park Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Southern Regional Park Dam?
Southern Regional Park Dam is owned by Albemarle County;Albemarle County Local Government (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Southern Regional Park Dam?
Southern Regional Park Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Southern Regional Park Dam?
Southern Regional Park Dam has a dam height of 45 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 Southern Regional Park Dam last inspected?
Southern Regional Park Dam was last inspected on November 17, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.