John W. Flannagan Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyDickenson
Nearest CityELKHORN CITY
River/StreamPOUND RIVER
Coordinates37.23317, -82.34459

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height250 ft
Dam Length916 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage145,700 acre-ft
Max Storage145,700 acre-ft
Normal Storage67,100 acre-ft
Surface Area1,143 acres
Drainage Area221 sq mi
Max Discharge246,700 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerUSACE - Huntington District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/02/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA051001
Federal IDVA051001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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