Kyanite Mine Waste Dam #1

Virginia, Buckingham County, WHISPERING CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuckingham
RiverWHISPERING CREEK
Coordinates37.48920, -78.46870

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length-
NID Storage1,545 acre-ft
Max Storage1,545 acre-ft
Surface Area-

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection-
Inspection Frequency-

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerKyanite Mining Corporation

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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.

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