Roanoke Creek Dam # 49a
Virginia — Charlotte County — Little Horsepen Creek - VAHU6 RU85 Horsepen Creek
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Charlotte |
| River | Little Horsepen Creek - VAHU6 RU85 Horsepen Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.91380, -78.59960 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 502 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 21, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1962 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Southside Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Other Name | Royster 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.