Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam, Virginia, USA

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Quick Facts About Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Coordinates: 37.2311, -80.176
River: Trib. To Roanoke River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Concrete
Commissioned:
Dam Height: 241 ft (73 m)
Dam Length: 976 ft (297 m)
Dam Capacity: 11,410 acre-ft (14,074 Ml)

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Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam Information

Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam is a concrete dam located about 9 miles from , Roanoke, Virginia.

The dam, which is on the Trib. To Roanoke River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in and is currently owned by Western Virginia Water Authority.

Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam Structure

The Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam is approximately 976 feet (297 m) long, 241 feet (73 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 9,800 acre-ft (12,088 Ml) and maximum capacity of 11,410 acre-ft (14,074 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 111 acres (45 ha) and the total catchment area is 1 square miles (2 square kilometres).

Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam does not have any spillways.

Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam
Roanoke, Virginia
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 241 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 976 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 11,410 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 1 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam Weather

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Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam?

Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam is in Virginia.

In which county is the Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam?

Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam is in Roanoke County.

How high is the Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam?

Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam is 241 feet high.

How long is the Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam?

Clifford D. Craig Memorial Dam is 976 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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