Hungry Mother Dam
Virginia — Smyth County — HUNGRY MOTHER CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Smyth |
| River | HUNGRY MOTHER CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.87010, -81.52240 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 124 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | April 20, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Department of Conservation & Recreation - Division of State Parks |
Location Map
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.