Bath County P S Lower Sediment Dam

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBath
Nearest CityMountain Grove
River/StreamLittle Back Creek
Coordinates38.21570, -79.83430

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length275 ft
Year Completed1984 (42 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage69 acre-ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area2 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 IDVA017011
Federal IDVA017011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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