Lower North River # 78

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRockingham
River/StreamBriery Branch
Coordinates38.45000, -79.15980

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height89 ft
Dam Height89 ft
Dam Length762 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,550 acre-ft
Max Storage2,550 acre-ft
Normal Storage629 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerShenandoah Valley Soil and Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/13/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA165002
Federal IDVA165002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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