Greif Sludge Pond # 3 Dam
Greif Sludge Pond # 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Greif Sludge Pond # 3 Dam
Greif Sludge Pond # 3 Dam is a dam in Amherst, Virginia. The dam is owned by Greif, Inc. (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 140 acre-feet.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/04/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| Coordinates | 37.51970, -78.89960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 101 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Greif, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA009030 |
| Federal ID | VA009030 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |