Clyde D. Bays Dam is an earth dam located in Bedford County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 315 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Clyde D. Bays Dam
The primary purpose of Clyde D. Bays Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clyde D. Bays (private).
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 286 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Bedford |
| Coordinates | 37.13660, -79.50860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 315 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 286 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clyde D. Bays |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA019048 |
| Federal ID | VA019048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |