Rural Retreat Dam

Virginia — Wythe County

Location

StateVirginia
CountyWythe
Coordinates36.86620, -81.27330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height44 ft
Dam Length595 ft
NID Storage2,440 acre-ft
Max Storage2,440 acre-ft
Surface Area80 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerVirginia Department of Wildlife Resources

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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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