Lake Prince Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountySuffolk
Nearest CitySuffolk
River/StreamWestern Branch of Nansemond River - VAHU6 JL47 Western Branch Reservoir
Coordinates36.80810, -76.62190

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage15,100 acre-ft
Max Storage15,100 acre-ft
Normal Storage11,350 acre-ft
Surface Area760 acres
Drainage Area29 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Norfolk, Department of Utilities
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection08/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA800004
Federal IDVA800004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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