Upper Clinch River Dam #8

Virginia — Tazewell County — LINCOLNSHIRE BRANCH

Location

StateVirginia
CountyTazewell
RiverLINCOLNSHIRE BRANCH
Coordinates37.13670, -81.49860

Physical Characteristics

NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length670 ft
NID Storage1,050 acre-ft
Max Storage1,050 acre-ft
Surface Area29 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 29, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Tazewell
Other NameLincolnshire 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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