South River Dam #6

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAugusta
River/StreamCOLD SPRINGS RUN
Coordinates37.99110, -79.12210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height56 ft
Dam Height56 ft
Dam Length910 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,283 acre-ft
Max Storage1,283 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerHeadwaters Soil and Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/24/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA015009
Federal IDVA015009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Wallace Dam 1.3 mi High Lower Wallace Dam 1.3 mi Low South River Dam #3 1.5 mi Significant Sediment Pond 3 2.2 mi Significant Sediment Pond 2 2.2 mi Significant Sediment Pond 1 2.2 mi Significant South River Dam #7 2.3 mi High South River Dam #4 2.5 mi High Coles Run Dam 5.1 mi High Elizabeth Hearn Dam 5.2 mi Undetermined