Spring Hollow Reservoir is a 158-acre (0.64 km2), 3.3-billion-US-gallon (12,000,000 m3) side-stream reservoir in Roanoke County, Virginia with the largest roller-compacted concrete dam east of the Mississippi[1] Having commenced operation in 1996, it is now the main source of water for residents of Roanoke County.[2]

History and Operations

Before the reservoir's construction, an ad hoc set of wells and water purchases served Roanoke County. In 1986, county officials, anticipating increased water needs, sought and received voter approval for the Spring Hollow Reservoir.[3]

Water is pumped from the nearby Roanoke River to the reservoir.[4]

References

  1. ^ "American City and Country: Side-stream reservoir ensures water future". americancityandcounty.com. Retrieved December 28, 2009.
  2. ^ "Western Virginia Water Authority: Water Sources and Treatment". roanokeva.gov. Retrieved December 28, 2009.
  3. ^ "American City and Country: Side-stream reservoir ensures water future". americancityandcounty.com. Retrieved December 28, 2009.
  4. ^ "American City and Country: Side-stream reservoir ensures water future". americancityandcounty.com. Retrieved December 28, 2009.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spring_Hollow_Reservoir
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