Luray
Luray is a buttress dam located in Page County, Virginia, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Luray
The primary purpose of Luray 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 Pe Hydro Generation, Llc (public utility). It impounds the South Fork Shenandoah River near Rileyville.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 669 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 126 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 880 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,383 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/31/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Page |
| Nearest City | Rileyville |
| River/Stream | South Fork Shenandoah River |
| Coordinates | 38.67753, -78.49967 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 669 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 880 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,383 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | PE Hydro Generation, LLC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/31/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA139005 |
| Federal ID | VA139005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |