Paradise Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Appomattox County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 ft tall. 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 Paradise Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Paradise Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Paradise Lake Inc. (private).
The dam stands 19 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 58 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. 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 01/14/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Appomattox |
| Coordinates | 37.33510, -78.93700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Paradise Lake Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA011019 |
| Federal ID | VA011019 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |