Cold Sulpher Springs Dam
Cold Sulpher Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Cold Sulpher Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Cold Sulpher Springs Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by H. Edwards, J. Goodbar, W. Edwards (private). It impounds the Cold Sulphur Springs Branch.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 250 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 145 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 02/16/2018.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Rockbridge |
| River/Stream | Cold Sulphur Springs Branch |
| Coordinates | 37.97540, -79.51730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 250 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 145 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 82 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | H. Edwards, J. Goodbar, W. Edwards |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/16/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA163006 |
| Federal ID | VA163006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |