Uva Wise #1 Dam
Virginia — Wise County — Yellow Creek
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Wise |
| River | Yellow Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.97700, -82.56640 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | UVA - College at Wise |
Location Map
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.