Lake Bacova Dam
Lake Bacova Dam is an earth dam located in Bath County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Lake Bacova Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Bacova Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jackson River Farm Llc (private). It impounds the Jerry Run (offstream).
The dam stands 18 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bath |
| River/Stream | Jerry Run (offstream) |
| Coordinates | 38.05300, -79.84220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jackson River Farm LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA017004 |
| Federal ID | VA017004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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