Travis Lake Upper
Key Takeaway
Travis Lake Upper is classified as low hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 8 ft (taller than 0.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 174 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 514 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | VA033048 |
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
Fort Walker
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Travis Lake Upper?
Travis Lake Upper 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 Travis Lake Upper?
Travis Lake Upper is owned by Fort Walker (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Travis Lake Upper built?
Travis Lake Upper was completed in 1940, making it 86 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Travis Lake Upper?
Travis Lake Upper serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Travis Lake Upper?
Travis Lake Upper has a dam height of 8 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 Travis Lake Upper last inspected?
Travis Lake Upper was last inspected on July 24, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.