Smithleigh Dam is an earth dam located in Augusta County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 22 ft22 ft tall and 510 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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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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 assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA015023 |
| Federal ID | VA015023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |