Heart Pond Dam
Heart Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Halifax County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Heart Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Heart Pond Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Old Dominion Electric Cooperative;virginia Electric And Power Company (private). It impounds the Tr-roanoke River.
The dam stands 24 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 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 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 03/30/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| River/Stream | Tr-roanoke River |
| Coordinates | 36.87520, -78.69780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Old Dominion Electric Cooperative;Virginia Electric and Power Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA083010 |
| Federal ID | VA083010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |