Claytor Dam, Hydroelectric power station and gravity dam in Pulaski County, Virginia.
The Claytor Dam spans 1,142 feet across the New River, featuring four Francis turbines that generate a total capacity of 75 megawatts of electricity.
Completed in 1939 by Appalachian Power Company, the dam was named after William Graham Claytor and received its first operating license in 1943.
The facility represents a significant period of infrastructure development in Virginia when communities expanded their electrical systems during the early 20th century.
The dam maintains Claytor Lake, a 4,472-acre reservoir that provides water management capabilities through nine sluice gates for controlled spillway operation.
The power station operates at an elevation of 1,846 feet, creating a reservoir that extends 21.67 miles and reaches depths of 115 feet.
Location: Pulaski County
Inception: 1939
Length: 35 m
GPS coordinates: 37.07534,-80.58487
Latest update: March 14, 2025 07:11
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