Modest Creek Dam
Modest Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Modest Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Modest Creek 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 Town Of Victoria (local government). It impounds the Modest Creek Mainstem - Vahu6 Cu02 Modest Creek near Victoria.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 640 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 323 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 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 09/23/2020.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lunenburg |
| Nearest City | Victoria |
| River/Stream | Modest Creek Mainstem - Vahu6 Cu02 Modest Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.04030, -78.22290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 640 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 323 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 214 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Victoria |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA111003 |
| Federal ID | VA111003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |