Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam

NEW RIVER(OFF STREAM)· Giles, Virginia· Earth· 28 ft tall
Unknown Other Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 60.8% in VA)
Dam Length2,500 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Normal Storage31 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA071002

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

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

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 23, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

AEP

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam?

Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam?

Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam is owned by AEP (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam?

Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam 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 Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam?

Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam has a dam height of 28 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 Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam last inspected?

Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam was last inspected on August 23, 2022. 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.