Fries, Canal Embankment
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Grayson |
| Nearest City | Fries |
| River/Stream | New River |
| Coordinates | 36.71460, -80.98660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Max Discharge | 2,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Aquenergy Systems, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |