South River Dam #26

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAugusta
River/StreamINCH BRANCH OF BACK CREEK
Coordinates38.01440, -78.92410

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height57 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length766 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage868 acre-ft
Max Storage868 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerHeadwaters Soil and Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/08/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA015001
Federal IDVA015001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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