Greene Valley Section 7 Dam
Key Takeaway
Greene Valley Section 7 Dam is classified as low hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 24.5% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 78 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA079005 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Walter Key
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Greene Valley Section 7 Dam?
Greene Valley Section 7 Dam 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 Greene Valley Section 7 Dam?
Greene Valley Section 7 Dam is owned by Walter Key (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Greene Valley Section 7 Dam?
Greene Valley Section 7 Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Greene Valley Section 7 Dam?
Greene Valley Section 7 Dam has a dam height of 19 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.