Riverside Dam is an other dam located in Danville County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height10 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 10 ft10 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Riverside Dam
The primary purpose of Riverside Dam is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. It impounds the Dan River.
The dam stands 10 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,055 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Danville |
| River/Stream | Dan River |
| Coordinates | 36.59410, -79.39710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Other |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2,055 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA590004 |
| Federal ID | VA590004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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