Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam
Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam is an earth dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I Dam
The primary purpose of Peter Jefferson Place- Lake I 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 Worrell Land And Cattle Company (private). It impounds the Hickman's Branch.
The dam stands 47 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 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 06/07/2016.
At 47 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River/Stream | Hickman's Branch |
| Coordinates | 38.02330, -78.43830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Height | 47 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Worrell Land and Cattle Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003202 |
| Federal ID | VA003202 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |