Bath County P S Lower Recreation Pond Dam

Virginia — Bath County — Back Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBath
RiverBack Creek
Coordinates38.17940, -79.82960

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length2,779 ft
NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 18, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerVirginia Electric and Power Company

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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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