West Pond Dam

Virginia — Giles County

Location

StateVirginia
CountyGiles
Coordinates37.38180, -80.87980

Physical Characteristics

NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 23, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerAEP;American Electric Power
Other NameGlen Lyn West Pond Dam, Glen Lyn North Fly Ash Pond 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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