Rainbow Forest Dam

Virginia — Botetourt County — Laymantown Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBotetourt
RiverLaymantown Creek
Coordinates37.36200, -79.85060

Physical Characteristics

NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length425 ft
NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 27, 2017
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRainbow Forest Recreational Assoc Inc

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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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