Toms Creek Dam
Toms Creek Dam is an arch dam located in Wise County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Toms Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Toms Creek Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Coeburn (local government). It impounds the Toms Creek.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 320 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 51 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 05/31/2012. That was over 13 years ago.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wise |
| River/Stream | Toms Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.97760, -82.41530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Arch |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 320 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Coeburn |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA195010 |
| Federal ID | VA195010 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |