Leon Hanson Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCumberland
River/StreamHOPPER ROCK CREEK
Coordinates37.74110, -78.15140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length330 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage465 acre-ft
Max Storage465 acre-ft
Normal Storage117 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerLeon C. Hanson
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA049015
Federal IDVA049015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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