Big Island

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBedford
Nearest CityBig Island
River/StreamJames River
Coordinates37.53630, -79.35680

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeStone
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length657 ft
Year Completed1850 (176 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage550 acre-ft
Max Storage550 acre-ft
Normal Storage550 acre-ft
Surface Area110 acres
Drainage Area3,100 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerGP Big Island, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/26/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA009002
Federal IDVA009002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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