Dams in Montgomery County, Virginia
3Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Montgomery County, Virginia
Montgomery County has 3 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.
The average dam in Montgomery County is 92 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Radford at 52 ft.
Explore more: Oldest dams in Virginia · Tallest dams · High risk dams · Largest reservoirs
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radford | High | Satisfactory | 52 | Hydroelectric | 1934 |
| Bennetts Dam | High | Not Rated | 27 | Recreation | |
| Teel Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 25 | Irrigation |