Glen Lyn Fly Ash Dam

Virginia — Giles County — NEW RIVER(OFF STREAM)

Location

StateVirginia
CountyGiles
RiverNEW RIVER(OFF STREAM)
Coordinates37.37640, -80.86970

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length2,230 ft
NID Storage300 acre-ft
Max Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 9, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerAEP

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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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