Blue Ridge School Dam
Blue Ridge School Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Blue Ridge School Dam
The primary purpose of Blue Ridge School Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Blue Ridge School, Inc. (private). It impounds the Tr-roach River.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 460 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/24/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Greene |
| River/Stream | Tr-roach River |
| Coordinates | 38.26640, -78.55450 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Blue Ridge School, Inc. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/24/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA079003 |
| Federal ID | VA079003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |