Buck Spillway

Virginia — Carroll County

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCarroll
Coordinates36.80640, -80.93370

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height30 ft
Dam Length1,158 ft
NID Storage708 acre-ft
Max Storage708 acre-ft
Surface Area68 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1912
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerAppalachian Power Company

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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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