Kyanite Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 50 ft50 ft tall, taller than 92% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Kyanite Dam #3
The primary purpose of Kyanite Dam #3 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 Kyanite Mining Corporation (private). It impounds the Nelson Fork.
The dam stands 50 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 762 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| River/Stream | Nelson Fork |
| Coordinates | 37.46960, -78.43760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 762 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 762 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 308 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Kyanite Mining Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA029020 |
| Federal ID | VA029020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |