Dams in Tazewell County, Virginia
5Total Dams
3High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Tazewell County, Virginia
Tazewell County has 5 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 recreation. The tallest dam is Upper Clinch Valley Dam #1b at 76 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Clinch Valley Dam #1b | High | Satisfactory | 76 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Upper Clinch River Dam #8 | High | Satisfactory | 58 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Falls Mill Dam | High | Fair | 22 | Recreation | |
| Mocomp Dam #1 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 33 | ||
| Sportsman Club Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation |