Emporia

Virginia — Emporia County

Location

StateVirginia
CountyEmporia
Coordinates36.69662, -77.55842

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length680 ft
NID Storage3,800 acre-ft
Max Storage3,800 acre-ft
Surface Area510 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1908
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerEmporia, City of

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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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