Otter Lake Dam is a gravity dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall, taller than 55% 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 concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Otter Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Otter Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Doi NPS (federal). It impounds the Otter Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 12/07/2017.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| River/Stream | Otter Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.55660, -79.35790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Doi NPS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 12/07/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA009022 |
| Federal ID | VA009022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |