Dixiana Mine Dam is an earth dam located in Wise County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 150 ft150 ft tall, taller than 99% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dixiana Mine Dam
The primary purpose of Dixiana Mine Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. It impounds the Guest River.
The dam stands 150 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 150 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wise |
| River/Stream | Guest River |
| Coordinates | 37.05180, -82.67250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 150 ft |
| Dam Height | 150 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 63 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA195005 |
| Federal ID | VA195005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |