Bath County P S Lower Recreation Pond Dam
Bath County P S Lower Recreation Pond Dam is a rockfill dam located in Bath County, Virginia, built in 1984. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bath County P S Lower Recreation Pond Dam
The primary purpose of Bath County P S Lower Recreation Pond Dam 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 Back Creek near Mountain Grove.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 2,779 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 73 square miles. Completed in 1984, the structure is 42 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. 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.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bath |
| Nearest City | Mountain Grove |
| River/Stream | Back Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.17940, -79.82960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,779 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 73 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Virginia Electric and Power Company |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA017009 |
| Federal ID | VA017009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |