Upper North River Dam #10
Key Takeaway
Upper North River Dam #10 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 | 68 ft (taller than 96.8% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 734 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 865 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 56 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA015005 |
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
Headwaters Soil and Water Conservation District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Upper North River Dam #10?
Upper North River Dam #10 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 Dam #10?
Upper North River Dam #10 is owned by Headwaters Soil and Water Conservation District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Upper North River Dam #10?
Upper North River Dam #10 serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Upper North River Dam #10?
Upper North River Dam #10 has a dam height of 68 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 Dam #10 last inspected?
Upper North River Dam #10 was last inspected on April 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.