Whites / Roseland Farm Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia, built in 1971. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Whites / Roseland Farm Dam
The primary purpose of Whites / Roseland Farm Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Roseland Farm, LLC (private). It impounds the Slabtown Branch.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 68 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1971, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 12/14/2021.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Slabtown Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.05830, -78.73330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 68 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 28 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Roseland Farm, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/14/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003148 |
| Federal ID | VA003148 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |