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Spring Valley Dam in Roanoke in danger of failing, residents being evacuated


According to the City of Roanoke, the Spring Valley Dam near Lake Drive is in danger of failing Thursday, May 21. (WSET)
According to the City of Roanoke, the Spring Valley Dam near Lake Drive is in danger of failing Thursday, May 21. (WSET)
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ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) -- According to the City of Roanoke, the Spring Valley Dam near Lake Drive is in danger of failing Thursday, May 21.

This is due to the recent rainfall which could cause flooding in the immediate area of the dam.

To protect those that live near the dam, the following areas are being asked to evacuate their homes.

  • 3600 block of Cravens Creek Rd., SW to the 4000 block of Cravens Creek Rd., SW
  • 4000 block of Lake Dr.SW
  • 1400 block of Deyerle Rd., SW
  • 4000-4100 block of Brandon Ave., SW

City officials say approximately 13 homes are affected by this evacuation.

A notice about the dam and the evacuations was sent out just before 2:00 a.m. on Thursday.

Residents are being alerted to evacuate by Reverse E-911 calls and Roanoke FireEMS Department and Roanoke Police Department.

Emergency workers are also going door to door to evacuate residents and are asking them to move to higher ground.

According to Tiffany Bradbury, Community Engagement Manager, residents in this affected are advised to:

  • Evacuate now and go to higher ground outside the flood plain.
  • Gather supplies and leave immediately. Determine you and your family's specific needs such as medication, baby items, etc. Don't forget the needs of pets. Obtain extra batteries and charging devices for phones and other critical equipment.
  • Keep important documents in a waterproof container and take them with you.
  • Do not walk, swim or drive through floodwaters. Turn Around, Don't Drown.

For more information about flood preps in Roanoke, click here.

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