Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam
Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Otter River Raw Water Terminal Reservoir 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 Campbell County Utilities And Service Authority (ccusa) (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Big Otter River - Vahu6 Ru57 Big Otter River - Johnson Creek near Altavista.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 59 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 08/13/2021.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Altavista |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Big Otter River - Vahu6 Ru57 Big Otter River - Johnson Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.21190, -79.29830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 59 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Campbell County Utilities and Service Authority (CCUSA) |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA031025 |
| Federal ID | VA031025 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |