Clinch River Flyash Dam #1
Key Takeaway
Clinch River Flyash Dam #1 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 55 ft (taller than 94.7% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 3,150 ft |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Max Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.2K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 22 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA167003 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
American Electric Power
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Clinch River Flyash Dam #1?
Clinch River Flyash Dam #1 is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Clinch River Flyash Dam #1?
Clinch River Flyash Dam #1 is owned by American Electric Power (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Clinch River Flyash Dam #1?
Clinch River Flyash Dam #1 serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Clinch River Flyash Dam #1?
Clinch River Flyash Dam #1 has a dam height of 55 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Clinch River Flyash Dam #1 last inspected?
Clinch River Flyash Dam #1 was last inspected on October 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.