Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam, also known as City No.


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Summary

10, is a privately owned structure located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This dam plays a crucial role in flood risk reduction in the area, serving as a barrier to prevent potential flooding events. With a height of 8 feet and a length of 230 feet, the dam has a storage capacity of 185 acre-feet and a normal storage level of 69 acre-feet.

Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, this earth dam was last inspected in September 2007 and was rated as being in satisfactory condition. While the hazard potential is currently listed as undetermined, the dam's overall performance and safety have been deemed adequate. With its primary purpose of flood risk reduction, Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam stands as a vital infrastructure for water resource management in the region.

As a significant structure in Congressional District 02 of Virginia, Lake 6 Great Neck Area Dam serves as a key component in the state's regulatory framework for water resource management. With a focus on maintaining safety and functionality, the dam continues to play a crucial role in mitigating flood risks and safeguarding the surrounding communities from potential water-related disasters.

Dam Length

230

Dam Height

8

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

17.3

Nid Storage

185

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

8
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.