Virginia Energy Dam

MIDDLE ELK CREEK· Buchanan, Virginia· Earth· 30 ft tall
Unknown Water Supply Other Not Listed

Key Takeaway

Virginia Energy Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 30 ft (taller than 67.7% in VA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage16 acre-ft
Normal Storage14 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA027007

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Energy

Ownership

Not Listed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Virginia Energy Dam?

Virginia Energy Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Virginia Energy Dam?

Virginia Energy Dam is owned by information not available (Not Listed). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Virginia Energy Dam?

Virginia Energy Dam serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Virginia Energy Dam?

Virginia Energy Dam has a dam height of 30 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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.