Spangler Dam Reservoir Report
Nearby: Brunswick Lake Dam Flatrock Pond Dam
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Spangler Dam, also known as Spanglers Lake Dam, is located in Greensville, Virginia, near the city of Emporia.
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Summary
This earth dam, with a height of 20 feet and a length of 850 feet, serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a surface area of 14.5 acres and a storage capacity of 185 acre-feet. The dam is regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia and is inspected regularly to ensure its safety and functionality.
Despite its recreational significance, the dam's condition assessment is rated as poor, with an undetermined hazard potential and a moderate risk level. The last inspection in June 2016 revealed this assessment, prompting the need for risk management measures to be considered for the dam's safety and maintenance. The spillway of Spangler Dam is uncontrolled, with a width of 2 feet, adding to the complexities of its management and emergency preparedness.
Even with its condition assessment indicating room for improvement, Spangler Dam remains a vital structure for water resource management and recreational activities in the region. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor the dam's condition and advocate for necessary upgrades and maintenance to ensure its continued safe operation and functionality for the community.
Dam Length |
850 |
Dam Height |
20 |
River Or Stream |
Unnamed tributary to Cooks Branch - VAHU6 CU37 Three Creek - Slagles Lake |
Surface Area |
14.5 |
Nid Storage |
185 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
20 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Meherrin River At Emporia
|
327cfs |
Meherrin River Near Lawrenceville
|
238cfs |
Nottoway River Near Stony Creek
|
302cfs |
Nottoway River Near Rawlings
|
157cfs |
Stony Creek Near Dinwiddie
|
32cfs |
Roanoke River At Roanoke Rapids
|
2810cfs |
Dam Data Reference
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.
Spangler Dam