Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam

Lazaretto Creek - VAHU6 CU05 Little Nottoway River - Crystal Lake· Nottoway, Virginia· Earth· 15 ft tall
Unknown Fish And Wildlife Pond Private

Key Takeaway

Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is fish and wildlife pond.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 11.8% in VA)
Dam Length1,100 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage87 acre-ft
Normal Storage55 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
NID IDVA135026

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: October 29, 2018
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Dennis W Tatum

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam?

Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam 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 Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam?

Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam is owned by Dennis W Tatum (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam?

Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam serves the following purposes: 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 Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam?

Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam last inspected?

Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/Lazaretto Creek Dam was last inspected on October 29, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.