Summary
With a height of 12 feet and a storage capacity of 52 acre-feet, this buttress dam offers opportunities for outdoor activities and water-based recreation in the area. Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the dam is under state jurisdiction with regulations in place for permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance.
Although the hazard potential of Spiers Dam is currently undetermined, its condition assessment is not rated, indicating a need for further evaluation. Emergency action plans, risk assessments, and inundation maps have not been prepared or updated for the dam, highlighting potential areas for improvement in terms of emergency preparedness and risk mitigation. Overall, Spiers Dam serves as a vital water resource for the community, offering both recreational opportunities and a source of water storage for the region.
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
SAPPONY CREEK |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
52 |
Structural Height |
12 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
12 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Nottoway River Near Stony Creek
|
302cfs |
Stony Creek Near Dinwiddie
|
32cfs |
Meherrin River At Emporia
|
327cfs |
Nottoway River Near Rawlings
|
157cfs |
Appomattox River At Matoaca
|
498cfs |
Nottoway River Near Sebrell
|
396cfs |
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.
Spiers Dam