Totier Creek Dam
Totier Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Totier Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Totier Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rivanna Water And Sewer Authority (public utility). It impounds the Totier Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 277 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 58 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 875 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 30 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/12/2021.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Totier Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.78190, -78.50750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 277 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 875 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 561 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 58 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003127 |
| Federal ID | VA003127 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |