Orange Raw Water Reservoir Dam
Orange Raw Water Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Orange County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Orange Raw Water Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Orange Raw Water Reservoir Dam 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 Orange (local government). It impounds the Tr-poplar Run.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 2,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 154 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 02/05/2013. That was over 13 years ago.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Orange |
| River/Stream | Tr-poplar Run |
| Coordinates | 38.25980, -78.15570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 154 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 134 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Orange |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/05/2013 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA137022 |
| Federal ID | VA137022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |