Upper Blackwater River Dam #4

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFranklin
River/StreamTRIB-N.F.BLACKWATER RIVER
Coordinates37.07720, -80.03650

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length540 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage338 acre-ft
Max Storage338 acre-ft
Normal Storage65 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 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 IDVA067002
Federal IDVA067002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Upper Blackwater River Dam #6 2.9 mi High Lawless Dam 3.8 mi Undetermined Barnhart Dam 4.2 mi Undetermined Flora Dam 5.7 mi Undetermined Melody Lake Dam 6.6 mi Undetermined Park Ridge Dam 7.9 mi Significant Bowmans Dam 8.0 mi Undetermined Fitts Dam 8.5 mi Undetermined Woods End Dam 10.2 mi High Dillon Dam 10.5 mi Undetermined