Dams in Bath County, Virginia
11Total Dams
3High Hazard
2Significant
Dam Safety in Bath County, Virginia
Bath County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 3 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 2 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Bath County is 42 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Bath County P S Lower Reservoir - Lower Dam at 170 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath County P S Lower Reservoir - Lower Dam | High | Poor | 170 | Hydroelectric | 1984 |
| Douthat Lake Dam | High | Satisfactory | 55 | Recreation | |
| Bath County P S Fused Overpump Spillway - At Upper Reservoir | High | Satisfactory | 2 | Hydroelectric | 1984 |
| John Lawrence Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 36 | Water Supply | |
| Bath Alum Farm Dam | Significant | Fair | 34 | Recreation | |
| Bath County P S Lower Sediment Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 27 | Hydroelectric | 1984 |
| Bath County P S Upper Recreation Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 26 | Hydroelectric | 1984 |
| Bath County P S Middle Sediment Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 26 | Hydroelectric | 1984 |
| Bath County P S Lower Recreation Pond Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 19 | Hydroelectric | 1984 |
| Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | |
| Lake Bacova Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 18 | Recreation |