John H. Kerr Dam

Mecklenburg County, Virginia (near ROANOKE RAPIDS)

River/Stream: Roanoke River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
144 ft
Dam Length
2,785 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,363,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
800,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-04-20

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
VA117001
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
36.59845, -78.29855
Age
73 years

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External Resources

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.