Fields Dam is a gravity dam located in Grayson County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 14 ft14 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fields Dam
The primary purpose of Fields Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Scotts Mill Hydro, LLC (private). It impounds the New River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 250 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Grayson |
| River/Stream | New River |
| Coordinates | 36.60230, -81.31110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 210 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 250 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Scotts Mill Hydro, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA077003 |
| Federal ID | VA077003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |