Gathright Dam, Embankment dam in Alleghany County, US
The Gathright Dam extends 1,310 feet in length and rises 257 feet high on the Jackson River, featuring a controlled spillway in its southern section.
The construction period from 1974 to 1979 resulted in the creation of Lake Moomaw, displacing the former town of Greenwood beneath its waters.
The dam received its name from Thomas Gathright, whose land became submerged during the formation of the reservoir in the late 1970s.
The structure contains nine intake portals at different depths, enabling precise control of water temperature and flow rates for downstream management.
Lake Moomaw, formed by the dam, holds 40 billion US gallons of water and covers an area of 3.9 square miles.
Location: Alleghany County
GPS coordinates: 37.95080,-79.95670
Latest update: March 16, 2025 07:26
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