No. 1 Tailings Pond Dam
No. 1 Tailings Pond Dam is a dam located in Wythe County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About No. 1 Tailings Pond Dam
No. 1 Tailings Pond Dam is a dam in Wythe, Virginia.
The dam stands 100 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 105 acre-feet.
At 100 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wythe |
| Coordinates | 36.93880, -81.03280 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Height | 100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 105 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA197002 |
| Federal ID | VA197002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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