Roanoke Creek Dam # 43a

Charlotte County, Virginia (near Charlotte Court House)

River/Stream: Dunnavant Creek - VAHU6 RU81 Roanoke Creek - Spring Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
31 ft
Dam Length
855 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,219 acre-ft
Year Completed
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2019-11-19

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.