Lee Hall Reservoir Dam
Lee Hall Reservoir Dam is a gravity dam located in Newport News County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lee Hall Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Lee Hall Reservoir 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 City Of Newport News Waterworks Department;city Of Newport News Waterworks Department;city Of Newport News Waterworks Department (local government). It impounds the Warwick River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 390 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,640 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 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 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 08/16/2022.
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 | Newport News |
| River/Stream | Warwick River |
| Coordinates | 37.17180, -76.56230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,420 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,640 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,063 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 390 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Newport News Waterworks Department;City of Newport News Waterworks Department;City of Newport News Waterworks Department |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/16/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA700001 |
| Federal ID | VA700001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |