Lower North River # 81c

Virginia — Rockingham County — Skidmore Fork

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRockingham
RiverSkidmore Fork
Coordinates38.57180, -79.13770

Physical Characteristics

NID Height143 ft
Dam Height143 ft
Dam Length450 ft
NID Storage10,357 acre-ft
Max Storage10,357 acre-ft
Surface Area119 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 5, 2017
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerCity of Harrisonburg
Other NameSwitzer Dam

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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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