Gretna Dam

Virginia — Pittsylvania County — GEORGES CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPittsylvania
RiverGEORGES CREEK
Coordinates36.96130, -79.36010

Physical Characteristics

NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length350 ft
NID Storage151 acre-ft
Max Storage151 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionSeptember 7, 2016
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerTown of Gretna

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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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