SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY DAM #9 - VA177036-3392
Dam Name: SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY DAM #9
State: VA
Downstream Hazard Potential: U
Incident Type: Failure
Incident Date: 12/07/2019
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Pipe Failure
Incident Mechanism 2Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 3Erosion
Incident IDVA177036-3392
Incident DescriptionDam loss of containment reported on 12/7/19. Failure appears due to excessive seepage and free flowing low level outlet pipe that cannot be located. Dam can refill to about 15' during storm events.
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
Other Infrastructure Impacts
Economic Damages (in $)
Response
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeX
Dam Type
Primary Purpose(s)
EAPNR
Dam Height30 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)165.70
Surface Area (acres)13.00
Year Completed
NID NumberVA177036
River Name
Latitude38.2208
Longitude-77.6859
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesVA Dam Safety
