Placid Lake Dam
Virginia — Westmoreland County
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Westmoreland |
| Coordinates | 38.20260, -76.98190 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| NID Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 256 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | — |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 3, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Placid Bay Civic Assoc.;Westmoreland County |
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About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.