Halifax
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Halifax |
| Nearest City | Halifax |
| River/Stream | Banister |
| Coordinates | 36.78219, -78.92348 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 669 ft |
| Year Completed | 1921 (105 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,510 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,510 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,510 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 514 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Banister Hydro, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |