Great Neck Lake Dam
Great Neck Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Virginia Beach County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Great Neck Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Great Neck Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Virginia Beach, Department Of Public Works, Stormwater Division (local government). It impounds the Wolfsnare Creek Lynnhaven River Eastern Branch - Vahu6 Cb25 Lynnhaven River near Virginia Beach.
The dam stands 6 feet tall and stretches 363 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 249 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 02/12/2010. That was over 16 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Virginia Beach |
| Nearest City | Virginia Beach |
| River/Stream | Wolfsnare Creek Lynnhaven River Eastern Branch - Vahu6 Cb25 Lynnhaven River |
| Coordinates | 36.87680, -76.05240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Height | 6 ft |
| Dam Length | 363 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 249 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 195 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | City of Virginia Beach, Department of Public Works, Stormwater Division |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/12/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA810004 |
| Federal ID | VA810004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |