Riverside Dam

Riverside Dam is an other dam located in Danville County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

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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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyDanville
River/StreamDan River
Coordinates36.59410, -79.39710

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage700 acre-ft
Max Storage700 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Drainage Area2,055 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA590004
Federal IDVA590004
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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