Stoney Creek Reservoir Dam (bedford)
Stoney Creek Reservoir Dam (bedford) is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stoney Creek Reservoir Dam (bedford)
The primary purpose of Stoney Creek Reservoir Dam (bedford) 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 Bedford Regional Water Authority (local government). It impounds the Stony Creek.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 29 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 760 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.
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. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/14/2022.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% 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 |
| River/Stream | Stony Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.44410, -79.54870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 455 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 29 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Bedford Regional Water Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/14/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019004 |
| Federal ID | VA019004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |