Lake I Dam
Lake I Dam is an earth dam located in Suffolk County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake I Dam
The primary purpose of Lake I 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 Suffolk, Department Of Public Utilities (public utility). It impounds the Chuckatuck Creek - Vahu6 Jl42 - Chuckatuck Creek near Suffolk.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 2,800 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 470 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/15/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Suffolk |
| Nearest City | Suffolk |
| River/Stream | Chuckatuck Creek - Vahu6 Jl42 - Chuckatuck Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.86950, -76.57260 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,800 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 470 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Suffolk, Department of Public Utilities |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA800021 |
| Federal ID | VA800021 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |