Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam
Key Takeaway
Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA009020 |
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
Sweet Briar College
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam?
Sweet Briar College - Upper 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 Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam?
Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam is owned by Sweet Briar College (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam?
Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam?
Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam last inspected?
Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam was last inspected on August 30, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.