Roanoke Creek Dam # 4a Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Roanoke Creek Dam # 4a, also known as Pugh Lake, is a crucial piece of infrastructure located in Farmville, Virginia, owned by the local government.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 36.3 feet and a length of 700 feet, primarily serves the purpose of flood risk reduction along Jenkins Creek and Wards Fork Creek. With a storage capacity of 456 acre-feet and a surface area of 8 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from potential flood events.
Regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Roanoke Creek Dam # 4a has a high hazard potential and is classified as being in fair condition. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 100 feet and has not been modified in recent years. Despite its moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's emergency action plan status and risk management measures are currently unclear. With its strategic location and design, Roanoke Creek Dam # 4a stands as a testament to the importance of water resource management and climate resilience in safeguarding communities against natural disasters.
Dam Length |
700 |
Dam Height |
36.3 |
River Or Stream |
Jenkins Creek - VAHU6 RU83 Wards Fork Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
8 |
Drainage Area |
1.66 |
Nid Storage |
456 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
36 |
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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 # 4a