Little Creek Reservoir Dam
Little Creek Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Virginia Beach County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Little Creek Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Little Creek Reservoir 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 (local government). It impounds the Little Creek - Vahu6 Cb26 Lower Chesapeake Bay - Little Creek near Norfolk.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 1,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 192 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,819 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 01/07/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Virginia Beach |
| Nearest City | Norfolk |
| River/Stream | Little Creek - Vahu6 Cb26 Lower Chesapeake Bay - Little Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.90720, -76.16840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,819 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,819 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,242 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 192 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Norfolk Department of Utilities |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/07/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA810006 |
| Federal ID | VA810006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |