Roanoke Creek Dam # 5b
Virginia — Charlotte County — WEST BR.OF WARDS FORK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Charlotte |
| River | WEST BR.OF WARDS FORK |
| Coordinates | 37.14480, -78.66700 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 549 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,682 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,682 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 19, 2019 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Southside Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Other Name | Cooter Lake |
Location Map
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.