Westrock #1 Embankment Dam

Westrock #1 Embankment Dam is an earth dam located in Alleghany County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.

About Westrock #1 Embankment Dam

Westrock #1 Embankment Dam is a dam in Alleghany, Virginia.

The dam stands 103 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet.

Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/22/2021.

At 103 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.

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Undetermined HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAlleghany
Coordinates37.80800, -79.99980

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height103 ft
Dam Height103 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage165 acre-ft
Max Storage165 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection12/22/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA005013
Federal IDVA005013
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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