Roanoke Creek Dam # 6a

Virginia — Charlotte County — WARDS FORK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCharlotte
RiverWARDS FORK
Coordinates37.13460, -78.65650

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length539 ft
NID Storage1,922 acre-ft
Max Storage1,922 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 19, 2019
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerSouthside Soil and Water Conservation District
Other NameDixon Lake

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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.

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