Lake Bacova Dam is an earth dam located in Bath County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 18 ft18 ft tall. 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 Lake Bacova Dam
The primary purpose of Lake Bacova Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Jackson River Farm LLC (private). It impounds the Jerry Run (offstream).
The dam stands 18 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 65 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bath |
| River/Stream | Jerry Run (offstream) |
| Coordinates | 38.05300, -79.84220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 65 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Jackson River Farm LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA017004 |
| Federal ID | VA017004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |