Lake Dover Dam
Lake Dover Dam is an earth dam located in Caroline County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Dover Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Dover Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Land 'or Poa (private).
The dam stands 20 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 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 11/09/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Caroline |
| Coordinates | 38.00770, -77.55770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Land 'Or POA |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA033033 |
| Federal ID | VA033033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |