Ararat River Dam #17
Virginia — Patrick County — RYE STACK BRANCH
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Patrick |
| River | RYE STACK BRANCH |
| Coordinates | 36.56430, -80.54050 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Patrick County |
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.