Roanoke Creek Dam # 54

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCharlotte
Nearest CityCharlotte Court House
River/StreamRoanoke Creek mainstem - VAHU6 RU81 Roanoke Creek - Spring Creek
Coordinates37.11230, -78.56460

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height37 ft
Dam Length1,060 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,798 acre-ft
Max Storage2,798 acre-ft
Normal Storage203 acre-ft
Surface Area43 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerSouthside Soil and Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/19/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA037013
Federal IDVA037013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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