Surry Power Station Dredge Spoils Disposal Pond Dam

Intake Canal - James River direct - VAHU6 JL35 James River - Skiffes Creek· Surry, Virginia· Earth· 16 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Surry Power Station Dredge Spoils Disposal Pond Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 16 ft (taller than 15.4% in VA)
Dam Length6,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage949 acre-ft
Normal Storage526 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge17 cfs
NID IDVA181006

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

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Surry Power Station Dredge Spoils Disposal Pond Dam?

Surry Power Station Dredge Spoils Disposal Pond 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 Spoils Disposal Pond Dam?

Surry Power Station Dredge Spoils Disposal Pond Dam is owned by Dominion Virginia Power (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Surry Power Station Dredge Spoils Disposal Pond Dam?

Surry Power Station Dredge Spoils Disposal Pond 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 Spoils Disposal Pond Dam?

Surry Power Station Dredge Spoils Disposal Pond Dam has a dam height of 16 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 Spoils Disposal Pond Dam last inspected?

Surry Power Station Dredge Spoils Disposal Pond 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.