SPOTSWOOD DRIVE DAM - VA137015-3403
Dam Name: SPOTSWOOD DRIVE DAM
State: VA
Downstream Hazard Potential: L
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 11/12/2020
Incident Driver: Structural Stability
Incident Mechanism 1: Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 2Erosion
Incident Mechanism 3Reservoir overfilling
Incident IDVA137015-3403
Incident DescriptionSevere erosion, partial failure, upstream inundation
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to Incident
Fatalities (Number)unknown
Number of People EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures EvacuatedUnknown
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded
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Economic Damages (in $)
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)R
EAPN
Dam Height35 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)270.00
Surface Area (acres)5.00
Year Completed
NID NumberVA137015
River Name
Latitude38.3785
Longitude-77.7805
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesVA Dam Safety
