SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY DAM #9 - VA177036-3404
Dam Name: SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY DAM #9
State: VA
Downstream Hazard Potential: U
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 11/30/2020
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 2Spillway pipe failure
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDVA177036-3404
Incident DescriptionPipe collapse, seepage
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
