Peaks Of Otter Dam 1-k Mi.85.5
Peaks Of Otter Dam 1-k Mi.85.5 is a dam located in Bedford County, Virginia, built in 1964. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Peaks Of Otter Dam 1-k Mi.85.5
The primary purpose of Peaks Of Otter Dam 1-k Mi.85.5 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Doi Nps (federal). It impounds the Little Stoney Creek near Lynchburg, Va.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 384 acre-feet. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/15/2024.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| Nearest City | Lynchburg, Va |
| River/Stream | Little Stoney Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.44474, -79.60237 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 240 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI NPS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019001 |
| Federal ID | VA019001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |