Speights Run Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountySuffolk
Nearest CitySuffolk
River/StreamSpeights Run - VAHU6 JL 44 Lake Kelby - Speights Run
Coordinates36.71090, -76.62740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length650 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,000 acre-ft
Max Storage4,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage479 acre-ft
Surface Area197 acres
Drainage Area12 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Portsmouth Department of Public Utilities
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/10/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA800010
Federal IDVA800010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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