11Total Dams
3High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Russell County, Virginia
Russell County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The most common purpose is tailings. The tallest dam is 30-acre Pond at 300 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinch River Flyash Dam #2 | High | Satisfactory | 65 | Other | |
| Clinch River Flyash Dam #1 | High | Satisfactory | 55 | Other | |
| Laurel Bed Dam | High | Fair | 48 | Recreation | |
| 30-acre Pond | Undetermined | Not assessed | 300 | Tailings | |
| Moss No. 3 Third Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 216 | Tailings | |
| Moss No 3 Dam 3 | Undetermined | Not assessed | 173 | Tailings | |
| Russell County Dam #8 | Undetermined | Not assessed | 53 | ||
| Bonaventure Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 52 | Water Supply | |
| Gilmer Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 48 | Irrigation | |
| Kiser Pond | Undetermined | Not assessed | 28 | ||
| 30 Acre Pond Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 27 |