Upper Clinch River Dam #8

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyTazewell
River/StreamLINCOLNSHIRE BRANCH
Coordinates37.13670, -81.49860

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length670 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,050 acre-ft
Max Storage1,050 acre-ft
Normal Storage305 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerTown of Tazewell
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection07/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA185001
Federal IDVA185001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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