Dams in Nelson County, Virginia
17Total Dams
2High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Nelson County, Virginia
Nelson County has 17 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. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Nelson County is 116 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Black Fox Hills Dam at 48 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Fox Hills Dam | High | Satisfactory | 48 | Recreation | |
| Lake Monocan Dam | High | Satisfactory | 33 | Irrigation | |
| Nelson Dam | Significant | Fair | 42 | Recreation | |
| Rockfish Farms Dam | Low | Fair | 32 | Recreation | |
| Walker Mill Dam | Low | Satisfactory | 32 | Hydroelectric | 1910 |
| Black Creek Impoundment | Low | Satisfactory | 24 | Water Supply | |
| Nelson County Dam #2 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 41 | ||
| Nelson County Dam #4 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 38 | ||
| Watts Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 33 | Recreation | |
| Stevens Lake Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 31 | Water Supply | |
| Payne Pond | Undetermined | Not Rated | 30 | ||
| Wintergreen Dam (lower) | Undetermined | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | |
| Nelson County Dam #7 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 29 | ||
| Nelson County Dam #6 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 25 | ||
| Nelson County Dam #8 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 23 | ||
| Ramsay Knox Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | |
| Nelson County Dam #1 | Undetermined | Not Rated | 19 |