Gieseke Dam is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 530 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Gieseke Dam
The primary purpose of Gieseke 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 Corp. (private).
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 530 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 86 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| Nearest City | Hillcrest, Va. |
| Coordinates | 37.48611, -78.45556 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 530 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 86 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 86 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Kyanite Mining Corp. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA029038 |
| Federal ID | VA029038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |