Westrock #1 Embankment Dam is an earth dam located in Alleghany County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 103 ft103 ft tall, taller than 98% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Westrock #1 Embankment Dam
Westrock #1 Embankment Dam is a dam in Alleghany, Virginia.
The dam stands 103 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/22/2021.
At 103 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Alleghany |
| Coordinates | 37.80800, -79.99980 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 103 ft |
| Dam Height | 103 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA005013 |
| Federal ID | VA005013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |