Lake Rooty Dam
Lake Rooty Dam is an earth dam located in Henrico County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Rooty Dam
Lake Rooty Dam is a dam in Henrico, Virginia. The dam is owned by Highwoods Property (private). It impounds the Rooty Branch.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 540 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 142 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/04/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Henrico |
| River/Stream | Rooty Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.67270, -77.56950 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 540 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 142 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner | Highwoods Property |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA087027 |
| Federal ID | VA087027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |