Buck Spillway
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Carroll |
| Nearest City | Austinville |
| River/Stream | New |
| Coordinates | 36.80640, -80.93370 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,158 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 708 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 708 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 708 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,320 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 430,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Appalachian Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |