Hungry Mother Dam

Virginia — Smyth County — HUNGRY MOTHER CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountySmyth
RiverHUNGRY MOTHER CREEK
Coordinates36.87010, -81.52240

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage2,500 acre-ft
Max Storage2,500 acre-ft
Surface Area124 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 20, 2020
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerDepartment of Conservation & Recreation - Division of State Parks

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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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