Lower Norton Reservoir Dam

Norton County, Virginia

River/Stream: BENGES BRANCH-POWELL RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
63 ft
Dam Length
350 ft
Reservoir Storage
200 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-03-25

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
VA720001
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
36.91660, -82.62650

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.