Fries, Canal Embankment
Virginia — Grayson County — New River
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Grayson |
| River | New River |
| Coordinates | 36.71460, -80.98660 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 590 ft |
| NID Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 345 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 9, 2024 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1902 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Aquenergy Systems, LLC |
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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.