Lake Jordan Dam
Lake Jordan Dam is an earth dam located in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Lake Jordan Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Jordan Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lake Jordan Owner's Association (private). It impounds the Hatcher Run - Vahu6 Cu26 Hatcher Run near Petersburg.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 215 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 86 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 964 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 24 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 09/20/2019.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Dinwiddie |
| Nearest City | Petersburg |
| River/Stream | Hatcher Run - Vahu6 Cu26 Hatcher Run |
| Coordinates | 37.15370, -77.51770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 215 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 964 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 964 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 315 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 86 acres |
| Drainage Area | 24 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Lake Jordan Owner's Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA053001 |
| Federal ID | VA053001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |