Bath County P S Lower Reservoir - Lower Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bath |
| Nearest City | Mountain Grove |
| River/Stream | Back Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.19730, -79.80680 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 170 ft |
| Dam Height | 135 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 30,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 30,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 555 acres |
| Drainage Area | 73 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Virginia Electric and Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |