Scotts Mill Dam
Scotts Mill Dam is a masonry dam located in Lynchburg County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Scotts Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Scotts Mill Dam 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 Scotts Mill Hydro, Llc (private). It impounds the James River Mainstem - Vahu6 Jm11 James River - Opossum Creek near Lynchburg.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 905 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 166 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 957 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,340 square miles.
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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Lynchburg |
| Nearest City | Lynchburg |
| River/Stream | James River Mainstem - Vahu6 Jm11 James River - Opossum Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.42430, -79.14120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 905 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 957 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 957 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 957 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 166 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,340 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 38,370 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Scotts Mill Hydro, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA680001 |
| Federal ID | VA680001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |