Upper Norton Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyNorton
River/StreamBENGES BRANCH - POWELL RIVER
Coordinates36.91210, -82.62730

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height78 ft
Dam Height78 ft
Dam Length340 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage277 acre-ft
Max Storage277 acre-ft
Normal Storage202 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Norton
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection03/25/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA720002
Federal IDVA720002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Lower Norton Reservoir Dam 0.3 mi High Rimrock Lake Dam 3.3 mi Undetermined Black Creek Dam 4.8 mi Undetermined Big Cherry Rcc Dam 5.2 mi High Uva Wise #1 Dam 5.6 mi High Uva Wise #2 Dam 5.7 mi High Bear Creek Dam 6.4 mi High Bark Camp Dam 6.7 mi High Bens Branch Dam 6.9 mi High Wise County Dam #2 8.0 mi Undetermined