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

StateVirginia
CountyBuckingham
River/StreamSlate River (off Stream)
Coordinates37.70730, -78.32390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage121 acre-ft
Max Storage121 acre-ft
Normal Storage33 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeTailings
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA029032
Federal IDVA029032
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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