Bens Branch Dam
Virginia — Wise County
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wise |
| Coordinates | 36.90250, -82.75240 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 266 ft |
| NID Storage | 403 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 403 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | Town of Appalachia |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.