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Lake Drummond Dam

Chesapeake CountyVirginia

Lake Drummond Dam is a gravity dam located in Chesapeake County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Lake Drummond Dam

The primary purpose of Lake Drummond Dam is navigation. The dam maintains water levels sufficient for boat and barge traffic, supporting commercial or recreational navigation on the waterway. It impounds the Lake Drummond.

The dam stands 33 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22,000 acre-feet.

At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVirginia
CountyChesapeake
River/StreamLake Drummond
Coordinates36.60000, -76.44500

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage22,000 acre-ft
Max Storage22,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage22,000 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeNavigation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA550001
Federal IDVA550001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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