Upper North River #76
Key Takeaway
Upper North River #76 is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 118 ft (taller than 99% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 824 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 10.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.1K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 27 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA015006 |
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
City of Staunton
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper North River #76?
Upper North River #76 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 Upper North River #76?
Upper North River #76 is owned by City of Staunton (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Upper North River #76?
Upper North River #76 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper North River #76?
Upper North River #76 has a dam height of 118 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 Upper North River #76 last inspected?
Upper North River #76 was last inspected on April 6, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.