Star Branch Dam #1
Star Branch Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Buchanan County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Star Branch Dam #1
Star Branch Dam #1 is a dam in Buchanan, Virginia. It impounds the Star Branch(off Stream).
The dam stands 79 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 770 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 79 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buchanan |
| River/Stream | Star Branch(off Stream) |
| Coordinates | 37.15720, -81.99690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 79 ft |
| Dam Height | 79 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 770 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA027006 |
| Federal ID | VA027006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |