Reed Creek Dam
Reed Creek Dam is a dam located in Wythe County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Reed Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Reed Creek Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Robert Downey (private). It impounds the Reed Creek - Vahu6 Ne29 Reed Creek - Muskrat Branch near Wytheville.
The dam stands 12 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 63 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 153 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 04/28/2020.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wythe |
| Nearest City | Wytheville |
| River/Stream | Reed Creek - Vahu6 Ne29 Reed Creek - Muskrat Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.93580, -81.07530 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 153 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Robert Downey |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA197005 |
| Federal ID | VA197005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |