Latanes Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Latanes Dam, located in Westmoreland, Virginia, serves as a vital infrastructure for irrigation purposes along the Bridges Creek.


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Summary

The dam, standing at a height of 18 feet and a length of 423 feet, has a storage capacity of 518 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 155 acre-feet. While the primary purpose of Latanes Dam is irrigation, it also offers recreational opportunities for the surrounding community.

Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Latanes Dam is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the state authorities to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. Although the hazard potential is currently classified as undetermined and the condition assessment is not rated, the dam undergoes regular inspections with a frequency of once a year to assess any risks and necessary maintenance.

As an earth dam with a hydraulic height matching its structural height of 18 feet, Latanes Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region. Despite its condition assessment, the dam continues to provide essential irrigation services and recreational opportunities, highlighting the importance of proper maintenance and monitoring for sustainable water resource management in Virginia.

Dam Length

423

Dam Height

18

River Or Stream

BRIDGES CREEK

Hydraulic Height

18

Nid Storage

518

Structural Height

18

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

18
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.