Rural Retreat Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wythe |
| River/Stream | SOUTH FORK REED CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.86620, -81.27330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 595 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,440 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,440 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |