Virginia Energy Dam
Virginia Energy Dam is an earth dam located in Buchanan County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Virginia Energy Dam
The primary purpose of Virginia Energy Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. It impounds the Middle Elk Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 16 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buchanan |
| River/Stream | Middle Elk Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.48370, -82.01460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 14 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA027007 |
| Federal ID | VA027007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |