Bath County P S Lower Sediment Dam
Bath County P S Lower Sediment 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 Sediment Dam
The primary purpose of Bath County P S Lower Sediment 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 Little Back Creek near Mountain Grove.
The dam stands 27 feet tall and stretches 275 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 69 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 | Little Back Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.21570, -79.83430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Height | 27 ft |
| Dam Length | 275 ft |
| Year Completed | 1984 (42 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 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 | VA017011 |
| Federal ID | VA017011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |