Buck Spillway, located in Austinville, Virginia, is a key infrastructure managed by a public utility agency for hydroelectric power generation and recreation purposes.
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Completed in 1912, this multi-arch spillway stands at a height of 45 feet, with a hydraulic height of 42.5 feet and a dam length of 1158 feet. With a capacity of 708 acre-feet, it serves a drainage area of 1320 acres and can discharge up to 430,000 cubic feet of water per second.
This controlled spillway, with a width of 937 feet, has a high hazard potential and is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Despite its age, the condition assessment of Buck Spillway is currently not available. Emergency action plans have been prepared and updated, with a risk assessment rating it as very high (1). While the spillway's risk management measures are not specified in the data, its strategic location and design make it a critical asset for water resource management and climate resilience in the region.
As a pivotal component of the water infrastructure in Carroll County, Virginia, Buck Spillway plays a crucial role in mitigating flood risks, ensuring water supply, and generating clean energy. Its historic significance, combined with its ongoing regulatory oversight and emergency preparedness measures, underscores the importance of maintaining and monitoring this essential structure for the sustainable management of water resources and climate adaptation efforts in the area.
Year Completed |
1912 |
Dam Length |
1158 |
Dam Height |
30 |
River Or Stream |
New |
Surface Area |
68 |
Hydraulic Height |
42.5 |
Drainage Area |
1320 |
Nid Storage |
708 |
Structural Height |
45 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
45 |
New River At Ivanhoe
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2040cfs |
Reed Creek At Grahams Forge
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52cfs |
Chestnut Creek At Galax
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38cfs |
New River Near Galax
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888cfs |
New River At Allisonia
|
1370cfs |
Little River At Graysontown
|
161cfs |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Sunrise Cabin
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Cliffview campground
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Raven Cliff Campground
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Raven Cliff
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Raven Cliff Recreation Area
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