Flora Dam, located in Franklin, Virginia, is a privately owned Earth dam with a height of 27 feet and a length of 220 feet.
Wind
Humidity
The dam has a storage capacity of 89 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 69 acre-feet, covering a surface area of 6.9 acres. While the dam is state regulated and inspected, its hazard potential is currently undetermined, and its condition assessment is listed as "Not Rated."
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Flora Dam falls under the jurisdiction of the state of Virginia and is situated in the Wilmington District. The dam's primary purpose and associated structures are not specified in the available data, but it is noted that there are no locks, spillways, or outlet gates associated with the structure. The last inspection date, condition assessment date, and emergency action plan details are also not provided, leaving some aspects of the dam's risk profile unclear.
Despite lacking certain detailed information, Flora Dam presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. With its location in an area prone to extreme weather events and its undetermined hazard potential, the dam serves as a focal point for understanding the complexities of dam safety and emergency preparedness in the face of changing environmental conditions. Further research and analysis of Flora Dam could shed light on how infrastructure like this is managed and maintained in the context of climate variability and water resource management.
Dam Length |
220 |
Dam Height |
27 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
6.9 |
Hydraulic Height |
27 |
Nid Storage |
89 |
Structural Height |
27 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
27 |
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