EDMUNDS LAKE - VA083039-3301
Dam Name: EDMUNDS LAKE
State: VA
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 10/23/2018
Incident Driver: Unknown
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Erosion/Head Cutting
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Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDVA083039-3301
Incident DescriptionDam sustained major erosion into noncompetent Rock in Auxiliary Spillway
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident
Fatalities (Number)0
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Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated
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Owner TypeS
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPN
Dam Height28 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)358.00
Surface Area (acres)26.00
Year Completed
NID NumberVA083039
River NameNONE
Latitude36.7148
Longitude-78.6901
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
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Information SourcesVA DCR
