Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Located in Giles, Virginia, the Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam is a vital structure managed by a public utility for water resource management.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a capacity of 90 acre-feet, serving as a crucial component for regulating the flow of the New River. With a fair condition assessment as of October 2018, the dam is state-regulated and undergoes regular inspections, enforcement, and permitting by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

The primary purpose of the Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam is classified as "Other," indicating its versatile role in water resource management. With a surface area of 5.4 acres and a drainage area of 0.01 square miles, this dam plays a significant role in maintaining water levels and controlling discharge. Despite an undetermined hazard potential, the dam's condition is considered fair, ensuring its continued effectiveness in safeguarding the surrounding environment from potential risks.

As a crucial element in the water infrastructure of Virginia, the Glen Lyn Bottom Ash Dam contributes to the overall climate resilience of the region. With its strategic location off-stream from the New River, this earth dam plays a pivotal role in flood control and water resource management. The regular inspections and maintenance efforts ensure that the dam remains a reliable structure for protecting the local community and environment from potential hazards.

Dam Length

2500

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

NEW RIVER(OFF STREAM)

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

5.4

Hydraulic Height

28

Drainage Area

0.01

Nid Storage

90

Structural Height

28

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.