Delos Lake Upper
Delos Lake Upper is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Virginia, built in 1942. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Delos Lake Upper
Delos Lake Upper is a dam in Caroline, Virginia. The dam is owned by Fort Walker (federal). It impounds the Peumansend Creek near Cooke Camp.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 330 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/24/2018.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| Nearest City | Cooke Camp |
| River/Stream | Peumansend Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.09210, -77.25820 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 330 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 239 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Fort Walker |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033004 |
| Federal ID | VA033004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |