Upper Blackwater River Dam #4

Virginia — Franklin County — TRIB-N.F.BLACKWATER RIVER

Location

StateVirginia
CountyFranklin
RiverTRIB-N.F.BLACKWATER RIVER
Coordinates37.07720, -80.03650

Physical Characteristics

NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length540 ft
NID Storage338 acre-ft
Max Storage338 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 18, 2019
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerBlue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District
Other NameDillon Dam, Emma'S 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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