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Virginia — Roanoke County — Roanoke

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRoanoke
RiverRoanoke
Coordinates37.25458, -79.87549

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length452 ft
NID Storage425 acre-ft
Max Storage425 acre-ft
Surface Area76 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1906
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
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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