Emporia
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Emporia |
| Nearest City | Emporia |
| River/Stream | Meherrin |
| Coordinates | 36.69662, -77.55842 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 680 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 510 acres |
| Drainage Area | 747 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Emporia, City of |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |