Greene County Reservoir Dam
Key Takeaway
Greene County Reservoir Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is water supply. 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 | 73 ft (taller than 97.2% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 1,600 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 126 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,781 cfs |
| NID ID | VA079020 |
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
Greene County
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Greene County Reservoir Dam?
Greene County Reservoir Dam 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 Greene County Reservoir Dam?
Greene County Reservoir Dam is owned by Greene County (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Greene County Reservoir Dam?
Greene County Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Greene County Reservoir Dam?
Greene County Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 73 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.