Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam
Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam is a concrete dam located in Roanoke County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam
The primary purpose of Clifford D. Craig Memorial 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 Western Virginia Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Trib. To Roanoke River.
The dam stands 241 feet tall and stretches 976 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 111 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 11,410 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 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 10/05/2021.
At 241 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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 | Roanoke |
| River/Stream | Trib. To Roanoke River |
| Coordinates | 37.23110, -80.17600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 241 ft |
| Dam Height | 241 ft |
| Dam Length | 976 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,410 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,410 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 9,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 111 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Western Virginia Water Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 10/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA161004 |
| Federal ID | VA161004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |