Schoolfield is a gravity dam located in Danville County, Virginia, built in 1904. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 1,190 ft long, taller than 76% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Schoolfield
The primary purpose of Schoolfield is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Sts Hydropower LLC (private). It impounds the Dan River near Danville.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,190 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,878 square miles. Completed in 1904, the structure is over a century old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/18/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Danville |
| Nearest City | Danville |
| River/Stream | Dan River |
| Coordinates | 36.57792, -79.43387 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,190 ft |
| Year Completed | 1904 (122 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,878 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 72,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Sts Hydropower LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA590005 |
| Federal ID | VA590005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |