Dams in Grayson County, Virginia
13Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Grayson County, Virginia
Grayson County has 13 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Grayson County is 92 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Fries, Canal Embankment at 33 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fries, Canal Embankment | High | Poor | 33 | Hydroelectric | 1902 |
| Parker Dam | High | Not Rated | 30 | ||
| Hale Lake | High | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1965 |
| Hidden Valley Estates Dam | High | Satisfactory | 27 | Recreation | |
| Laurel Creek Dam | Low | Unsatisfactory | 24 | Recreation | |
| Fields Dam | Low | Not Rated | 14 | Hydroelectric | |
| Highlander Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 31 | ||
| Roberts Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | |
| John Hart Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 29 | ||
| Chicago Heritage Farms Llc Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 29 | ||
| Bottomley Evergreen & Farms Inc. Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 28 | ||
| Joann Arey Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 27 | ||
| Shateley Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 22 |