South Fork Rivanna Reservoir

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South Fork Rivanna Reservoir
Summary
Type		reservoir
Owner		RWSA
Built		1966

The South Fork Rivanna Reservoir is located on the South Fork Rivanna River. The dam and reservoir were constructed in 1966 and it currently serves as the primary source of raw water for the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority's (RWSA) Urban Service Area.^[1] The South Fork Rivanna dam also generates electrical power used by RWSA.

Contents 1 History 2 In the water supply plan 3 2008-09 Stewardship Task Force 4 Dredging Feasibility Study 5 Map & Photos 6 Notes

History

The Charlottesville City Council authorized the purchase of 16.48 acres in Albemarle County owned by the Thyl Corporation for use as a new reservoir for the community's water system. Council authorized purchase at an amount of $200 per acre, with an additional $100 per acre to serve as a "flooding easement."^[2]

In the water supply plan

This section documents a current event. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses.

2008-09 Stewardship Task Force

The South Fork Rivanna Reservoir Stewardship Task Force met during 2008-2009.

• Final Report
• Minority Report

Dredging Feasibility Study

The Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct a series of studies to determine the feasibility of dredging the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir back to its original volume. On June 5, 2009, the RWSA announced the members of the selection committee that will examine the bids that are received.

Map & Photos

South Fork Rivanna Reservoir: Click any photo for more information

Notes

1. ↑ Community Water Supply Project Permit Support Document, Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority, 30 June 2006.
2. ↑ Charlottesville City Council Minutes. 5 April 1966. City of Charlottesville, Virginia. 27 Feb. 2009 <http://weblink.charlottesville.org/DocView.aspx?id=196795>.