White Oak Dam #1
Key Takeaway
White Oak Dam #1 is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 64 ft (taller than 96.2% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 2.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 704 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA113001 |
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
Rapidan Service Authority
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of White Oak Dam #1?
White Oak Dam #1 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 White Oak Dam #1?
White Oak Dam #1 is owned by Rapidan Service Authority (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of White Oak Dam #1?
White Oak Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is White Oak Dam #1?
White Oak Dam #1 has a dam height of 64 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 White Oak Dam #1 last inspected?
White Oak Dam #1 was last inspected on September 10, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.