Hungry Mother Dam
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Smyth |
| Nearest City | Marion |
| River/Stream | HUNGRY MOTHER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.87010, -81.52240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 124 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 59,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Department of Conservation & Recreation - Division of State Parks |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/20/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |