Middle Mint Spings Dam

Virginia — Albemarle County — POWELL CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAlbemarle
RiverPOWELL CREEK
Coordinates38.08370, -78.72670

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length510 ft
NID Storage53 acre-ft
Max Storage53 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionOctober 10, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerAlbemarle County;Albemarle County Local Government;Albemarle County Local Government
Other NameFormer Roy Bailey Dam Washed Out (Early'83)

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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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