Greene Valley Section 7 Dam
Greene Valley Section 7 Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Greene Valley Section 7 Dam
The primary purpose of Greene Valley Section 7 Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Walter Key (private). It impounds the Tr-conway River.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 78 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Greene |
| River/Stream | Tr-conway River |
| Coordinates | 38.34830, -78.42000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Walter Key |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA079005 |
| Federal ID | VA079005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |