Steer Branch Dam is a rockfill dam located in Wise County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height210 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 210 ft210 ft tall, taller than 99% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against the Statue of Liberty, 305 ft ground to torch; the profile is a generic rockfill embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Steer Branch Dam
Steer Branch Dam is a dam in Wise, Virginia.
The dam stands 210 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 40 acre-feet.
At 210 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wise |
| Coordinates | 37.04690, -82.66370 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 210 ft |
| Dam Height | 210 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 40 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 40 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA195003 |
| Federal ID | VA195003 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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