Wallens Ridge State Prison

Wallens Ridge State Prison is a level 5 state men's prison located in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, housing approximately 1,200 inmates. Since opening in April 1999, it has been a part of the Virginia Department of Corrections, and is identical to the Red Onion State Prison near Pound.^[1] The prison was built for over $70 million. As of 1999 the prison employs almost 800 people.^{[needs update]}

Location

• Big Stone Gap, Virginia
• 36°50′31.4″N 82°47′12.5″W

StatusOperational

SecurityclassSupermax

Population1200

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Wallens Ridge State Prison

Location in Virginia
Location	Big Stone Gap, Virginia 36°50′31.4″N 82°47′12.5″W
Status	Operational
Security class	Supermax
Population	1200
Opened	April 1999
Managed by	Virginia Department of Corrections
Director	Joseph Walters
Warden	Rodney Younce (acting warden)
Website	vadoc.virginia.gov/facilities/western/wallens-ridge/

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