Lake Meade Dam
Virginia, Suffolk County, Nansemond River - VAHU6 JL48 Nansemond River - Cedar Lake
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Suffolk |
| River | Nansemond River - VAHU6 JL48 Nansemond River - Cedar Lake |
| Coordinates | 36.74630, -76.58880 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 732 ft |
| NID Storage | 8,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 590 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | December 2, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | - |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Owner | City of Portsmouth |
| Other Name | Low-Head Run-Of-River Dam |
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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.