5Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Smyth County, Virginia
Smyth County has 5 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Smyth County is 71 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Glade Mtn Washer Site 3 Dam at 74 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungry Mother Dam | High | Satisfactory | 45 | Recreation | |
| Glade Mtn No 1 | Low | Not assessed | 74 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Umbarger No 1 | Low | Not assessed | 60 | Recreation | 1955 |
| Glade Mtn Washer Site 3 Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 74 | Debris Control | |
| Billings Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 22 |