Greene County Reservoir Dam
Greene County Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Greene County Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Greene County Reservoir 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 Greene County (local government). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To White Run - Vahu6 Ra26 Rapidan River - South River near Stanardsville.
The dam stands 73 feet tall and stretches 1,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 126 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,322 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 73 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Greene |
| Nearest City | Stanardsville |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To White Run - Vahu6 Ra26 Rapidan River - South River |
| Coordinates | 38.26980, -78.37090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Height | 73 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,322 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,487 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,781 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Greene County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA079020 |
| Federal ID | VA079020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |