Bear Creek Dam

Virginia — Wise County

Location

StateVirginia
CountyWise
Coordinates36.96760, -82.53370

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length550 ft
NID Storage1,155 acre-ft
Max Storage1,155 acre-ft
Surface Area58 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerTown of Wise

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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.

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