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Virginia — Patrick County — Dan

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPatrick
RiverDan
Coordinates36.68560, -80.43030

Physical Characteristics

NID Height133 ft
Dam Height115 ft
Dam Length575 ft
NID Storage1,400 acre-ft
Max Storage1,400 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 20, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeArch
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNorthbrook Carolina Hydro II, 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.

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