RIEVES DAM - VA04123-2445


Incident ID VA04123-2445
Dam Name RIEVES DAM
Downstream Hazard Potential L
State VA
Incident Date 07/03/2014
Incident Type Non-failure
Incident Driver Deterioration Or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1 Spillway Riser Failure
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident Description Plugged riser failed resulting in partial breach
Named Hydrologic Event
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Owner Type P
Dam Type RE
Primary Purpose(s) R
EAP NR
Year Completed 1956
Year Modified 0
Dam Height 16 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft) 50 ac-ft
Surface Area (acres) 0 acres
River Name ASHT0N CREEK
Latitude 37.3412
Longitude -77.4463
Regulatory Agency(ies) DCR
NID Number VA04123
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