Upper North River #76

Virginia — Augusta County — UPPER NORTH RIVER

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAugusta
RiverUPPER NORTH RIVER
Coordinates38.32660, -79.22340

Physical Characteristics

NID Height118 ft
Dam Height118 ft
Dam Length824 ft
NID Storage10,500 acre-ft
Max Storage10,500 acre-ft
Surface Area54 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 6, 2017
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Staunton
Other NameElkhorn Lake

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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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