Thoroughgood Lake # 5 Dam
Key Takeaway
Thoroughgood Lake # 5 Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Max Storage | 92 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| NID ID | VA810027 |
Safety Information
Hazard potential has not been determined.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Unknown
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Thoroughgood Lake # 5 Dam?
Thoroughgood Lake # 5 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 Thoroughgood Lake # 5 Dam?
Thoroughgood Lake # 5 Dam is owned by Unknown (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Thoroughgood Lake # 5 Dam?
Thoroughgood Lake # 5 Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Thoroughgood Lake # 5 Dam?
Thoroughgood Lake # 5 Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Thoroughgood Lake # 5 Dam last inspected?
Thoroughgood Lake # 5 Dam was last inspected on August 1, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.