Slagles Dam
Slagles Dam is a buttress dam located in Greensville County, Virginia, built in 1910. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Slagles Dam
The primary purpose of Slagles Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Charles I Grigg (private). It impounds the Three Creek - Vahu6 Cu37 Three Creek - Slagles Lake near Emporia.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 175 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 121 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 678 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 45 square miles. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century old.
The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2019.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Greensville |
| Nearest City | Emporia |
| River/Stream | Three Creek - Vahu6 Cu37 Three Creek - Slagles Lake |
| Coordinates | 36.74500, -77.53010 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 175 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 678 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 678 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 643 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 121 acres |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Charles I Grigg |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA081002 |
| Federal ID | VA081002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |