Lake Meade Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountySuffolk
Nearest CitySuffolk
River/StreamNansemond River - VAHU6 JL48 Nansemond River - Cedar Lake
Coordinates36.74630, -76.58880

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length678 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage9,281 acre-ft
Max Storage9,281 acre-ft
Normal Storage6,445 acre-ft
Surface Area590 acres
Drainage Area64 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Portsmouth, Department of Public Utilities
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/19/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA800013
Federal IDVA800013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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