Rivanna W&s Dam
Rivanna W&s Dam is a dam located in Albemarle County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rivanna W&s Dam
Rivanna W&s Dam is a dam in Albemarle, Virginia. The dam is owned by Rivanna Water And Sewer Authority (private).
The dam stands 34 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 82 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/05/2023.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| Coordinates | 38.16650, -78.55390 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 39 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/05/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003233 |
| Federal ID | VA003233 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |