Loch Haven Lake Dam in Roanoke, Virginia, is a privately owned structure regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
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Standing at a height of 26 feet with a length of 80 feet, this gravity dam serves primarily for recreational purposes, providing a storage capacity of 108 acre-feet. Situated on TR-Deer Branch Creek, the dam has a surface area of 3.7 acres and drains a 1.31 square mile watershed.
Despite being last inspected in 2005 and rated as having a high hazard potential, Loch Haven Lake Dam's condition remains unrated. With an emergency action plan last revised in 2006, the dam's risk assessment and management measures are yet to be specified. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, exploring the history and future upkeep of this dam could shed light on the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure in the face of changing environmental conditions.
Dam Length |
80 |
Dam Height |
26 |
River Or Stream |
TR-DEER BRANCH CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
3.7 |
Hydraulic Height |
26 |
Drainage Area |
1.31 |
Nid Storage |
108 |
Structural Height |
26 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
26 |
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4cfs |
Roanoke River At Roanoke
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75cfs |
Catawba Creek Near Catawba
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7cfs |
Roanoke River At Glenvar
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68cfs |
Roanoke River At Niagara
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173cfs |
Back Creek Near Dundee
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18cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Pig Farm Campsite
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Roanoke Mountain - Blue Ridge Parkway
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Roanoke Mtn
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