Bath County P S Lower Recreation Pond Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBath
Nearest CityMountain Grove
River/StreamBack Creek
Coordinates38.17940, -79.82960

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length2,779 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Normal Storage200 acre-ft
Drainage Area73 sq mi
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerVirginia Electric and Power Company
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/18/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA017009
Federal IDVA017009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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