Lake Smith Dam

Virginia — Virginia Beach County — Direct to Little Creek Reservoir - VAHU6 CB26 Lower Chesapeake Bay - Little Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyVirginia Beach
RiverDirect to Little Creek Reservoir - VAHU6 CB26 Lower Chesapeake Bay - Little Creek
Coordinates36.89320, -76.16310

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage1,385 acre-ft
Max Storage1,385 acre-ft
Surface Area193 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 29, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerNorfolk Department of Utilities
Other NameCity No. 2;Lake Smith

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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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