Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam

Lawnes Creek - VAHU6 JL36 Lawnes Creek· Surry, Virginia· Earth· 21 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 21 ft (taller than 31.6% in VA)
Dam Length6,190 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage614 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge113 cfs
NID IDVA181007

Safety Information

Low Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 31, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Dominion Virginia Power

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam?

Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment 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 Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam?

Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam is owned by Dominion Virginia Power (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam?

Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam 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 Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam?

Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam has a dam height of 21 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 Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam last inspected?

Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam was last inspected on March 31, 2022. 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.