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Kyanite Mine Waste Dam #1

Buckingham CountyVirginia

Kyanite Mine Waste Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Kyanite Mine Waste Dam #1

Kyanite Mine Waste Dam #1 is a dam in Buckingham, Virginia. The dam is owned by Kyanite Mining Corporation (private). It impounds the Whispering Creek.

The dam stands 70 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,545 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.

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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuckingham
River/StreamWhispering Creek
Coordinates37.48920, -78.46870

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,545 acre-ft
Max Storage1,545 acre-ft
Normal Storage729 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerKyanite Mining Corporation
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA029015
Federal IDVA029015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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