Walden'S Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Walden'S Pond Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 15 ft (taller than 11.8% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 220 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA085044 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Hanover County, Dept. of Public Works
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Walden'S Pond Dam?
Walden'S Pond Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Walden'S Pond Dam?
Walden'S Pond Dam is owned by Hanover County, Dept. of Public Works (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Walden'S Pond Dam?
Walden'S Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Walden'S Pond Dam?
Walden'S Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 Walden'S Pond Dam last inspected?
Walden'S Pond Dam was last inspected on December 2, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.