Kyanite East Ridge Dam is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 72 ft72 ft tall, taller than 96% 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 East Ridge Dam
The primary purpose of Kyanite East Ridge 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 Kyanite Mining Corporation (private). It impounds the Nelson Fork Whispering Creek.
The dam stands 72 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 992 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 72 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| River/Stream | Nelson Fork Whispering Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.47150, -78.43460 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Height | 72 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 992 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 992 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 752 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 | VA029031 |
| Federal ID | VA029031 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |