Smithfield Lake Dam
Smithfield Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Smithfield Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Smithfield Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Smithfield (local government). It impounds the Mount Holly Creek/pagan River - Warren Creek Vahu6 Jl39 near Smithfield.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 539 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2021.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Isle of Wight |
| Nearest City | Smithfield |
| River/Stream | Mount Holly Creek/pagan River - Warren Creek Vahu6 Jl39 |
| Coordinates | 36.97720, -76.66490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 539 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 539 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 196 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 570 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Smithfield |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA093014 |
| Federal ID | VA093014 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |