Nottoway Falls Dam
Nottoway Falls Dam is a concrete dam located in Nottoway County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Nottoway Falls Dam
The primary purpose of Nottoway Falls 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 Nottoway River Mainstem - Vahu6 Cu04 Nottoway River - Falls Creek near Victoria.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 187 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 250 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 59 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 09/24/2020.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nottoway |
| Nearest City | Victoria |
| River/Stream | Nottoway River Mainstem - Vahu6 Cu04 Nottoway River - Falls Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.04650, -78.14940 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 187 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 180 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 59 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Victoria |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA111005 |
| Federal ID | VA111005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |