Bath County P S Lower Sediment Dam

Virginia — Bath County — Little Back Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBath
RiverLittle Back Creek
Coordinates38.21570, -79.83430

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length275 ft
NID Storage69 acre-ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres

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
Other NameSediment Dam #1

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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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