Hazel Mountain Fire Tower
US 1093, VA 23
Photo by TheBigGiantHead
Lookout Details
| Registry Numbers | US 1093, VA 23 (view other lookouts in United States, Virginia) |
| Date Registered | January 3, 2015 |
| Nominated by | Jeff Flanary |
| Location | Russell County, Virgnia |
| Coordinates |
N 36° 59.713' W 082° 14.730' (view using Google Maps) N 36° 59' 43" W 082° 14' 44" N 36.995217° W 082.245496° |
| Elevation | 3,028 ft (923 m) |
| Built | 1939 |
| Administered by | Private Owner |
Description
Completed on August 31, 1939 by the Virginia Department of Forestry, this 90' Aermotor tower sits on the Dickenson/Russell County line. It is atop the Clinch Mountain range.
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Visit Reports
January 20, 2018: J.S. Harrison
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | Not Applicable |
| Condition of wood OK? | Unsure |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | No |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Lower section of stairs have been removed to prevent access to the cab. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
| Comments? | Tower has easy access from an adjacent road. |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | Unsure |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? | Unsure |
Photos |
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Photo courtesy of J.S. Harrison |
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November 1, 2008: Jeff Flanary
Condition |
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| Needs paint? | Yes |
| Shutters OK? | No Response |
| Condition of wood OK? | Yes |
| Stairs OK? | Yes |
| Glass intact? | Yes |
| Good condition? | Yes |
| Comments: | Wood is pretty good on steps, bottom steps removed. Most glass intact. Some rust, but generally in good condition. Concrete piers in good shape. |
Electronics and Enroachments |
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| Are electronic sites enroaching on tower? | No |
| Comments: | Tower is in very good shape considering age. Concrete base where stairs used to come to the ground have the date 8/31/49. Elevation is painted on the tower at 3100 Ft. Outside toilet is also still there. |
| Other enroachments? | Tower does have one radio at the bottom with an antenna mounted about 2/3 of the way up. |
Access and Signs |
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| NHLR sign posted? | No |
| Directions to tower signed? | No |
Staffing |
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| Staffed? | No |
Opportunities for Volunteer Support |
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| Volunteers staffing opportunities? | No Response |
| Volunteer maintenance opportunities? |
No Response
Not sure about volunteering opportunity. I think I read somewhere that this tower was to be sold and taken down, but I am not sure. Would be a good tower to restore. It is right beside a good paved road with very easy access.
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