Bishops Dam is an earth dam located in Greene County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 350 ft long, taller than 76% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bishops Dam
The primary purpose of Bishops Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by W. E. Bishop (private). It impounds the Trib. Preddy Creek Greene Co. (? 07907).
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 161 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 06/05/1986. That was over 40 years ago.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Greene |
| River/Stream | Trib. Preddy Creek Greene Co. (? 07907) |
| Coordinates | 38.19060, -78.38730 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 161 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | W. E. Bishop |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 06/05/1986 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA003150 |
| Federal ID | VA003150 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |