Upper Blackwater River Dam #6

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFranklin
River/StreamTR-BLACKWATER RIVER
Coordinates37.03590, -80.02640

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length550 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage672 acre-ft
Max Storage672 acre-ft
Normal Storage77 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBlue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/18/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA067001
Federal IDVA067001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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