East Ridge Dam
East Ridge Dam is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About East Ridge Dam
East Ridge Dam is a dam in Buckingham, Virginia. The dam is owned by Kyanite Mining Corp. (private).
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,150 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 22 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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Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| Nearest City | Hillcrest, Va. |
| Coordinates | 37.47611, -78.43167 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Kyanite Mining Corp. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA029039 |
| Federal ID | VA029039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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