Leatherwood Creek Dam #5

Virginia — Henry County — LEATHERWOOD CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyHenry
RiverLEATHERWOOD CREEK
Coordinates36.73190, -79.72370

Physical Characteristics

NID Height57 ft
Dam Height57 ft
Dam Length510 ft
NID Storage2,997 acre-ft
Max Storage2,997 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 17, 2019
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBlue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District
Other NameLawrence

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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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