Smith Dam

Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Augusta County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height15 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 15 ft
15 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

15 ft tall and 425 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 Smith Dam

The primary purpose of Smith 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 Winston T. Phillips (private). It impounds the Tr-meadow Run.

The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 67 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.

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Location

StateVirginia
CountyAugusta
River/StreamTr-meadow Run
Coordinates38.11540, -78.94720

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length425 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage67 acre-ft
Max Storage67 acre-ft
Normal Storage63 acre-ft
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerWinston T. Phillips
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA015026
Federal IDVA015026
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