Buck Spillway

Virginia — Carroll County — New

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCarroll
RiverNew
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 StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 24, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1912
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner TypePublic Utility
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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