Roanoke Creek Dam # 68 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Roanoke Creek Dam # 68, also known as Elders Lake, is a local government-owned structure located in Keysville, Virginia.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 31.7 feet and a length of 720 feet, serves the primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Spencers Creek and Roanoke Creek watersheds. The dam has a storage capacity of 1575 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 140 acre-feet and a surface area of 30.2 acres.
Despite its fair condition assessment as of November 2019, Roanoke Creek Dam # 68 poses a high hazard potential due to its uncontrolled spillway type and moderate risk level. The dam is regulated by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, with regular inspections conducted to ensure its structural integrity and safety. While the dam has not been modified in recent years, it is crucial for stakeholders and authorities to continue monitoring and managing the risks associated with this critical flood control infrastructure to protect downstream communities and the surrounding environment.
Dam Length |
720 |
Dam Height |
31.7 |
River Or Stream |
Spencers Creek - VAHU6 RU81 Roanoke Creek - Spring Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
30.2 |
Drainage Area |
4.2 |
Nid Storage |
1575 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
32 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Roanoke Creek Dam # 68