Bear Creek Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyWise
River/StreamTR-BEAR CREEK
Coordinates36.96760, -82.53370

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length550 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,155 acre-ft
Max Storage1,155 acre-ft
Normal Storage576 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Wise
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA195011
Federal IDVA195011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Uva Wise #2 Dam 1.8 mi High Uva Wise #1 Dam 1.9 mi High Salies Branch Slurry Impoundment Dam 4.4 mi Undetermined Birchfield Dam 5.5 mi Undetermined Lower Norton Reservoir Dam 6.2 mi High Upper Norton Reservoir Dam 6.4 mi High Toms Creek Dam 6.6 mi Significant Bark Camp Dam 7.0 mi High Wise County Dam #4 7.2 mi Undetermined Wise County Dam #2 7.5 mi Undetermined