Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir

Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir Quick Facts

Location: Louisa, Virginia
Coordinates: 38.0127, -77.7134
River: North Anna River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1972
Dam Height: 90 ft (27 m)
Dam Length: 5,150 ft (1,570 m)
Dam Capacity: 487,000 acre-ft (600,705 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir Information

Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir is an earthen embankment dam located about 15 miles from Hewlett, Louisa, Virginia.

The dam, which is on the North Anna River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by Stone & Webster Engineering Corp. and commissioned in 1972 and is currently owned by .

Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir Structure

The Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir is approximately 5,150 feet (1,570 m) long, 90 feet (27 m) high and has a structural volume of 900,000 cubic yards (688,100 cubic metres).

Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 305,000 acre-ft (376,211 Ml) and maximum capacity of 487,000 acre-ft (600,705 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 13,000 acres (5,261 ha) and the total catchment area is 343 square miles (888 square kilometres).

Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir Spillway

The dam has a 140 feet (43 m) wide controlled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 142000 cubic feet per second (4021 cubic metres per second).

Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir
Louisa, Virginia
Height (ft)
90
Length (Ft)
5,150
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
487,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
343
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir Weather

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Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir?

Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir is in Virginia.

In which county is the Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir?

Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir is in Louisa County.

How high is the Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir?

Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir is 90 feet high.

How long is the Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir?

Lake Anna Dam and Reservoir is 5,150 feet long.

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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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