Bath County P S Fused Overpump Spillway - At Upper Reservoir
Bath County P S Fused Overpump Spillway - At Upper Reservoir is an earth dam located in Bath County, Virginia, built in 1984. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bath County P S Fused Overpump Spillway - At Upper Reservoir
The primary purpose of Bath County P S Fused Overpump Spillway - At Upper Reservoir is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Virginia Electric And Power Company (public utility). It impounds the Little Back Creek near Mountain Grove.
The dam stands 2 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 265 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 37,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/18/2022.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bath |
| Nearest City | Mountain Grove |
| River/Stream | Little Back Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.22831, -79.81380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 2 ft |
| Dam Height | 2 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 37,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 37,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 37,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 265 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Virginia Electric and Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA017006 |
| Federal ID | VA017006S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |