Orchid Lake Dam
Orchid Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Louisa County, Virginia, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Orchid Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Orchid Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Orchid Lake Estates Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Owens Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 450 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 170 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 04/01/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Louisa |
| River/Stream | Owens Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.83410, -77.91060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 450 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 170 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Orchid Lake Estates Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA109052 |
| Federal ID | VA109052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |