Smithleigh Dam
Smithleigh Dam is an earth dam located in Augusta County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Smithleigh Dam
The primary purpose of Smithleigh 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 Henderson, Frank & Margaret (private). It impounds the Middle River.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 510 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 306 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 25 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Augusta |
| River/Stream | Middle River |
| Coordinates | 38.15280, -79.21330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 510 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 306 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Henderson, Frank & Margaret |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA015023 |
| Federal ID | VA015023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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