Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam
Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam is an earth dam located in Suffolk County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam
Lake Kilby Water Treatment Plant Sludge Lagoon Dam is a dam in Suffolk, Virginia. The dam is owned by City Of Portsmouth, Department Of Public Utilities (local government). It impounds the Discharges To Lake Savage Mill Pond, Then To Lake Meade (800013) And Ultimately To Nansemond River - Vahu6 Jl44 Lake Kelby - Speights Run near Suffolk.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 22,187 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 228 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Suffolk |
| Nearest City | Suffolk |
| River/Stream | Discharges To Lake Savage Mill Pond, Then To Lake Meade (800013) And Ultimately To Nansemond River - Vahu6 Jl44 Lake Kelby - Speights Run |
| Coordinates | 36.73550, -76.61530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 22,187 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Portsmouth, Department of Public Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA800023 |
| Federal ID | VA800023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |