Upper Mint Springs Dam
Virginia — Albemarle County — POWELLS CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River | POWELLS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.08310, -78.72920 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
| NID Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 81 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 10, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Albemarle County;Albemarle County Local Government;Albemarle County Local Government |
| Other Name | Mint Springs Lake |
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.