Beartree is an earth dam located in Washington County, Virginia, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 30 ft30 ft tall and 150 ft long, taller than 68% 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 Beartree
The primary purpose of Beartree is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Straight Branch.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 150 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/21/2011. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Washington |
| River/Stream | Straight Branch |
| Coordinates | 36.65624, -81.68944 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 150 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 80 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,370 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/21/2011 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA191005 |
| Federal ID | VA191005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |