Greenfield Lake Dam
Greenfield Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Botetourt County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Greenfield Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Greenfield Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Botetourt County Economic Development Authority (local government).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 233 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 01/13/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Botetourt |
| Coordinates | 37.43240, -79.91970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 233 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Botetourt County Economic Development authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 01/13/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA023007 |
| Federal ID | VA023007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |