Dominion Virginia City Dam #2 Reservoir Report
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Dominion Virginia City Dam #2, also known as the Curley Hollow Solid Waste Management Facility Final Leachate Pond, is a critical public utility structure located in Wise, Virginia.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 40 feet and serves primarily for flood risk reduction, with a capacity to store up to 114 acre-feet of water from Meade Creek. The dam's satisfactory condition assessment and high hazard potential highlight its importance in mitigating potential risks in the region.
Managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Dominion Virginia City Dam #2 has undergone regular inspections, with the latest assessment conducted in November 2020. Its strategic location near the Meade Creek ensures effective flood risk reduction and tailings management, contributing significantly to the local water resource management efforts. With a surface area of 5.6 acres and a drainage area of 0.19 square miles, the dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding areas from potential water-related emergencies.
As an essential component of the flood risk reduction infrastructure in Wise, Virginia, Dominion Virginia City Dam #2 underscores the importance of proactive water resource management in the face of changing climate patterns. With its solid construction, high hazard potential, and satisfactory condition assessment, this earth dam stands as a testament to the collaborative efforts between public utilities and state regulatory agencies in ensuring the safety and resilience of water resources in the region.
Dam Length |
180 |
Dam Height |
40 |
River Or Stream |
Meade Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.6 |
Hydraulic Height |
40 |
Drainage Area |
0.19 |
Nid Storage |
114 |
Structural Height |
40 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
40 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Guest River At Coeburn
|
20cfs |
Clinch River At Cleveland
|
386cfs |
Cranes Nest River Near Clintwood
|
44cfs |
Russell Fork At Haysi
|
467cfs |
Pound River Below Flannagan Dam Near Haysi
|
26cfs |
Russell Fork At Bartlick
|
1060cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo 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
HighDams 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.
Dominion Virginia City Dam #2
Confluence With Guest River To Confluence With Little Stony Creek
State Route 72 Bridge To Confluence With Clinch River
Fs Route 700 To Confluence With Clinch River