Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam
Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Greensville County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Jarratt Municipal Raw Water Storage 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 Greensville County Water And Sewer Authority (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Nottoway River - Vahu6 Cu17 Nottoway River - Harris Swamp near Jarratt.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 9,387 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 125 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,682 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 11/03/2022.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% 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 | Greensville |
| Nearest City | Jarratt |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Nottoway River - Vahu6 Cu17 Nottoway River - Harris Swamp |
| Coordinates | 36.83740, -77.50830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 9,387 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,682 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,682 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,176 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 125 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 126 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Greensville County Water and Sewer Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA081019 |
| Federal ID | VA081019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |