Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/lazaretto Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Nottoway County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 1,100 ft long. 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 Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/lazaretto Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Sr607 Rocky Ford Road/lazaretto Creek Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Dennis W Tatum (private). It impounds the Lazaretto Creek - Vahu6 Cu05 Little Nottoway River - Crystal Lake near Crewe.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 10/29/2018.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nottoway |
| Nearest City | Crewe |
| River/Stream | Lazaretto Creek - Vahu6 Cu05 Little Nottoway River - Crystal Lake |
| Coordinates | 37.18080, -78.14780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 54 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Dennis W Tatum |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/29/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA135026 |
| Federal ID | VA135026 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |