Veterans Memorial Dam
Key Takeaway
Veterans Memorial Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 66 ft (taller than 96.6% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 1,475 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 14.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA137001 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.;Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.;Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Veterans Memorial Dam?
Veterans Memorial Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Veterans Memorial Dam?
Veterans Memorial Dam is owned by Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.;Lake of the Woods Association, Inc.;Lake of the Woods Association, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Veterans Memorial Dam?
Veterans Memorial Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Veterans Memorial Dam?
Veterans Memorial Dam has a dam height of 66 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 Veterans Memorial Dam last inspected?
Veterans Memorial Dam was last inspected on June 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.