Sunken Meadow Dam
Key Takeaway
Sunken Meadow Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 1.3% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 930 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.1K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 338 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 147 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA181001 |
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
Not Listed
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What is the hazard classification of Sunken Meadow Dam?
Sunken Meadow 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 Sunken Meadow Dam?
Sunken Meadow Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sunken Meadow Dam?
Sunken Meadow Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sunken Meadow Dam?
Sunken Meadow Dam has a dam height of 9 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.