Laurel Bed Dam
Virginia — Russell County — LAUREL BED CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Russell |
| River | LAUREL BED CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.95440, -81.81320 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| NID Storage | 8,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 395 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 11, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | State |
| Owner | Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources |
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.