Bear Creek Dam
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Cumberland |
| River/Stream | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.53240, -78.27630 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,090 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,090 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 508 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Department of Conservation & Recreation - Division of State Parks |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |