Upper Clinch Valley Dam #1b
Virginia — Tazewell County — CAVITTS CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Tazewell |
| River | CAVITTS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.16550, -81.52110 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 76 ft |
| Dam Height | 76 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 18, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Tazewell County Board of Supervisors |
| Other Name | Cavitts Creek Dam |
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.