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 InspectionDecember 5, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Norfolk
Other NameCity No. 2;Critical Infrastructure;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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