Niagara

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRoanoke
Nearest CityVinton
River/StreamRoanoke
Coordinates37.25458, -79.87549

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length452 ft
Year Completed1906 (120 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage425 acre-ft
Max Storage425 acre-ft
Normal Storage425 acre-ft
Surface Area75 acres
Drainage Area511 sq mi
Max Discharge60,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerAppalachian Power Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA161001
Federal IDVA161001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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