Dams in Wise County, Virginia
20Total Dams
7High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Wise County, Virginia
Wise County has 20 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 7 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Wise County is 60 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Salies Branch Slurry Impoundment Dam at 250 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Of Pound Dam | High | Not Available | 122 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1966 |
| Big Cherry Rcc Dam | High | Fair | 70 | Water Supply | |
| Bens Branch Dam | High | Fair | 55 | Water Supply | |
| Bear Creek Dam | High | Satisfactory | 45 | Water Supply | |
| Dominion Virginia City Dam #2 | High | Satisfactory | 40 | Flood Risk Reduction | |
| Uva Wise #1 Dam | High | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation | |
| Uva Wise #2 Dam | High | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | |
| Toms Creek Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 48 | Water Supply | |
| Salies Branch Slurry Impoundment Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 250 | ||
| Steer Branch Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 210 | Other | |
| Dixiana Mine Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 150 | Water Supply | |
| Band Mill Hollw Facility Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 110 | ||
| Michael Cox Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 38 | ||
| Birchfield Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 30 | ||
| Mcfall Fork Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 24 | Recreation | |
| Wise County Dam #2 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 23 | ||
| Rimrock Lake Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | |
| Wise County Dam #4 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 18 | ||
| Black Creek Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation | |
| Indian Ridge Pond Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation |