Glade Mtn No 1

NONE· Smyth, Virginia· Built 1955· Earth· 74 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Fish And Wildlife Pond Federal Government

Key Takeaway

Glade Mtn No 1 is classified as low hazard in Virginia. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 74 ft (taller than 97.3% in VA)
Dam Length650 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge100 cfs
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDVA173005

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: August 8, 2011
State Regulated: No

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Glade Mtn No 1?

Glade Mtn No 1 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Glade Mtn No 1?

Glade Mtn No 1 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Glade Mtn No 1 built?

Glade Mtn No 1 was completed in 1955, making it 71 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Glade Mtn No 1?

Glade Mtn No 1 serves the following purposes: Recreation, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Glade Mtn No 1?

Glade Mtn No 1 has a dam height of 74 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 Glade Mtn No 1 last inspected?

Glade Mtn No 1 was last inspected on August 8, 2011. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.