11Total Dams
4High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Botetourt County, Virginia
Botetourt County has 11 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 4 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Carvin Cove Dam at 85 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carvin Cove Dam | High | Satisfactory | 85 | Water Supply | |
| Stokes Dam | High | Not assessed | 39 | Recreation | |
| Blue Ridge Estates Dam | High | Fair | 33 | Recreation | |
| Rainbow Forest Dam | High | Satisfactory | 32 | Recreation | |
| Botetourt Country Club Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 36 | Irrigation | |
| Roanoke Cement Holdings Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 32 | ||
| Hancock Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 28 | Recreation | |
| Wilburn Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 26 | Recreation | |
| Greenfield Lake Dam | Undetermined | Fair | 20 | Recreation | |
| Orchard Lake Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 18 | Recreation | |
| Goldberg Beaver Dam | Undetermined | Not assessed | 15 | Irrigation |