Kyanite Mine Waste Dam #1
Kyanite Mine Waste Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Kyanite Mine Waste Dam #1
Kyanite Mine Waste Dam #1 is a dam in Buckingham, Virginia. The dam is owned by Kyanite Mining Corporation (private). It impounds the Whispering Creek.
The dam stands 70 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,545 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| River/Stream | Whispering Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.48920, -78.46870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,545 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,545 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 729 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Kyanite Mining Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA029015 |
| Federal ID | VA029015 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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