Roanoke Creek Dam # 72a

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCharlotte
Nearest CityDrakes Branch
River/StreamTwittys Creek - VAHU6 RU84 Twittys Creek
Coordinates36.99160, -78.55640

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length614 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,535 acre-ft
Max Storage5,535 acre-ft
Normal Storage455 acre-ft
Surface Area154 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTown of Drakes Branch
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA037002
Federal IDVA037002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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