Lake Prince Dam
Lake Prince Dam is an earth dam located in Suffolk County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Lake Prince Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Prince 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 City Of Norfolk, Department Of Utilities (public utility). It impounds the Western Branch Of Nansemond River - Vahu6 Jl47 Western Branch Reservoir near Suffolk.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 2,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 760 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 15,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 29 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/22/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Suffolk |
| Nearest City | Suffolk |
| River/Stream | Western Branch Of Nansemond River - Vahu6 Jl47 Western Branch Reservoir |
| Coordinates | 36.80810, -76.62190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 760 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Norfolk, Department of Utilities |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA800004 |
| Federal ID | VA800004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |