Solite Corp. Dam
Solite Corp. Dam is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Solite Corp. Dam
The primary purpose of Solite Corp. Dam is tailings. Tailings dams contain waste material from mining operations — typically a slurry of finely ground rock left over after valuable minerals have been extracted. These structures require ongoing monitoring because tailings can contain heavy metals and other contaminants. It impounds the Slate River (off Stream).
The dam stands 18 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| River/Stream | Slate River (off Stream) |
| Coordinates | 37.70730, -78.32390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 33 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Tailings |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA029032 |
| Federal ID | VA029032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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