Great Creek Dam # 6a

Virginia — Brunswick County — Great Creek - VAHU6 CM16 Great Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBrunswick
RiverGreat Creek - VAHU6 CM16 Great Creek
Coordinates36.77650, -77.89210

Physical Characteristics

NID Height67 ft
Dam Height67 ft
Dam Length1,530 ft
NID Storage29,632 acre-ft
Max Storage29,632 acre-ft
Surface Area238 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 11, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1989
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCounty of Brunswick
Other NameCounty Park At Great Creek;Great Creek Reservoir;Great Creek Watershed 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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