Bear Creek Dam
Virginia — Cumberland County — BEAR CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Cumberland |
| River | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.53240, -78.27630 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 180 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,090 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,090 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 52 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 9, 2018 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1939 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Department of Conservation & Recreation - Division of State Parks |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.