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Virginia — Buena Vista County — Maury River

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuena Vista
RiverMaury River
Coordinates37.74400, -79.36694

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length230 ft
NID Storage60 acre-ft
Max Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 27, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1842
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerColumbia Mills Hydroelectric, 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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