Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam is an earth dam located in Surry County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 6,190 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 Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam
Surry Power Station Dredge Material Management Area Perimeter Embankment Dam is a dam in Surry, Virginia. The dam is owned by Dominion Virginia Power (private). It impounds the Lawnes Creek - Vahu6 Jl36 Lawnes Creek near Surry.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 6,190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 613 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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 03/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Surry |
| Nearest City | Surry |
| River/Stream | Lawnes Creek - Vahu6 Jl36 Lawnes Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.11140, -76.68860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,190 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 613 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 113 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Dominion Virginia Power |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA181007 |
| Federal ID | VA181007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |