John Lawrence Dam
John Lawrence Dam is an earth dam located in Bath County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About John Lawrence Dam
The primary purpose of John Lawrence Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Timothy Plecker (private). It impounds the Indian Draft(trib. Of).
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,050 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 07/27/2017.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bath |
| River/Stream | Indian Draft(trib. Of) |
| Coordinates | 38.05680, -79.62090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,050 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 649 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Timothy Plecker |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2017 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA017002 |
| Federal ID | VA017002 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |