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Sediment Pond 1, located in Stuarts Draft, VA, is a private earth dam with a height of 15 feet and a length of 400 feet.
Managed by the Mine Safety and Health Administration, this dam serves a primary purpose of tailings storage and has a storage capacity of 34.44 acre-feet. While the dam is not regulated by the state and has not undergone recent inspections, it is classified as having a significant hazard potential.
Despite lacking recent condition assessments and emergency action plans, Sediment Pond 1 presents an intriguing case study for water resource and climate enthusiasts. The dam's location in Augusta County, Virginia, within Congressional District 06, offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of private ownership, environmental regulations, and potential hazards associated with dam failure. With its significant hazard potential and lack of state oversight, this site raises important questions about the management of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions.
South River Near Waynesboro
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39cfs |
South River Near Dooms
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71cfs |
Rockfish River Near Greenfield
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45cfs |
Maury River At Rockbridge Baths
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129cfs |
Tye River Near Lovingston
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47cfs |
Piney River At Piney River
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31cfs |
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
15 |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Nid Storage |
34.44 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
15 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sherando Lake Recreation Area
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Sherando Lake
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Hiker Camping
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PMI Site 8 (unused)
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PMI Site 10
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PMI Site 9
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Headwaters South Of Flint Mountain To St. Mary'S Wilderness Boundary
Nf Boundary Along The South Fork Tye River Near Fdt 526 And State Highway 56 To Town Of Nash
North River Campground To Camp May Flather
Ford Where Route 609 Departs From Route 678 To Confluence With Cowpasture River
1 Mile Southeast Of Buchanan (At End Of Nfs Land) To Snowden Dam Reservoir
Segment B--Confluence With Bullpasture River To Route 42 Bridge