Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2
Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2 is an earth dam located in Henry County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2
The primary purpose of Patriot Centre Sw Pond #2 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Henry County (local government). It impounds the Little Beaver Creek - Vahu6 Rd24 Smith River - Beaver Creek near Martinsville.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 382 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 175 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 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 09/28/2022.
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 | Henry |
| Nearest City | Martinsville |
| River/Stream | Little Beaver Creek - Vahu6 Rd24 Smith River - Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.72260, -79.86760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 382 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 43 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,968 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Henry County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA089018 |
| Federal ID | VA089018 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |