Glade Mtn Washer Site 3 Dam Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Glade Mtn Washer Site 3 Dam in Smyth, Virginia, serves as a crucial structure for debris control in the area, with a significant height of 74 feet.


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Summary

Located in the Huntington District, this earth dam holds a storage capacity of 50 acre-feet and covers a drainage area of 0.1 square miles. While the dam's hazard potential and condition assessment remain undetermined and not rated, respectively, its emergency action plan status and risk assessment measures are currently unspecified.

With a primary purpose of debris control, the Glade Mtn Washer Site 3 Dam plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region. Despite lacking certain details such as the year of completion and specific dam length, this structure stands as a key component in maintaining the safety and integrity of the surrounding environment. As water resource and climate enthusiasts, the unique characteristics and functions of this dam offer an intriguing insight into the intersection of infrastructure and natural resource management within Virginia.

Dam Height

74

Hydraulic Height

74

Drainage Area

0.1

Nid Storage

50

Structural Height

74

Hazard Potential

Undetermined

Nid Height

74
       
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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.