Greif Holding Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Greif Holding Pond Dam 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 | 22 ft (taller than 34.1% in VA) |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| NID ID | VA009028 |
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
Greif, Inc.
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Greif Holding Pond Dam?
Greif Holding Pond 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 Greif Holding Pond Dam?
Greif Holding Pond Dam is owned by Greif, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Greif Holding Pond Dam?
Greif Holding Pond 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 Greif Holding Pond Dam?
Greif Holding Pond Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Greif Holding Pond Dam last inspected?
Greif Holding Pond Dam was last inspected on October 4, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.