Roanoke Creek Dam # 70a is an earth dam located in Charlotte County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 720 ft long, taller than 82% 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 Roanoke Creek Dam # 70a
The primary purpose of Roanoke Creek Dam # 70a is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town of Keysville (local government). It impounds the Spring Creek; Vahu6 Ru81 Roanoake Creek - Spring Creek near Keysville.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 720 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,506 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 11/20/2017.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Charlotte |
| Nearest City | Keysville |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek; Vahu6 Ru81 Roanoake Creek - Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.05760, -78.50400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,506 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,506 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 281 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,600 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Keysville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA037001 |
| Federal ID | VA037001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |