Glade Mtn Washer Site 3 Dam
Glade Mtn Washer Site 3 Dam is an earth dam located in Smyth County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Glade Mtn Washer Site 3 Dam
The primary purpose of Glade Mtn Washer Site 3 Dam is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion.
The dam stands 74 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 74 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Smyth |
| Coordinates | 36.83480, -81.32570 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 74 ft |
| Dam Height | 74 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA173002 |
| Federal ID | VA173002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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