Spotsylvania County Dam #8
Key Takeaway
Spotsylvania County Dam #8 is classified as unknown in Virginia. It was completed in 1900 and is 126 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 18 ft (taller than 20.3% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 1,300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 765 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 123 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1900 (126 years old) |
| NID ID | VA177035 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Spotsylvania County Dam #8?
Spotsylvania County Dam #8 is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Spotsylvania County Dam #8?
Spotsylvania County Dam #8 is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Spotsylvania County Dam #8 built?
Spotsylvania County Dam #8 was completed in 1900, making it 126 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 Spotsylvania County Dam #8?
Spotsylvania County Dam #8 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Spotsylvania County Dam #8?
Spotsylvania County Dam #8 has a dam height of 18 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.