Philpott Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Franklin |
| Nearest City | BASSETT |
| River/Stream | SMITH RIVER |
| Coordinates | 36.78151, -80.02745 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 220 ft |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 318,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 318,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 166,190 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,880 acres |
| Drainage Area | 212 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 70,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Wilmington District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |