Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a
Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a is an earth dam located in Charlotte County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a
The primary purpose of Roanoke Creek Dam # 35a is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Southside Soil And Water Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Bush Ford Branch.
The dam stands 45 feet tall and stretches 716 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 900 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 06/29/2017.
At 45 feet, this dam is taller than 91% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Charlotte |
| River/Stream | Bush Ford Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.03380, -78.63600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 716 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 162 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Southside Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA037003 |
| Federal ID | VA037003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |