Dams in Rockbridge County, Virginia
10Total Dams
6High Hazard
1Significant
Dam Safety in Rockbridge County, Virginia
Rockbridge County has 10 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Rockbridge County is 85 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Moores Creek Dam at 82 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moores Creek Dam | High | Satisfactory | 82 | Water Supply | |
| Robertson Dam | High | Fair | 52 | Recreation | |
| Goshen Dam | High | Satisfactory | 43 | Recreation | |
| Turner Pond Dam | High | Poor | 42 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1947 |
| Natural Bridge Dam # 5 | High | Poor | 35 | Recreation | |
| Cave Mountain | High | Not Rated | 30 | Recreation | 1934 |
| Cold Sulpher Springs Dam | Significant | Satisfactory | 26 | Recreation | |
| Jordans Point Dam | Low | Not Rated | 9 | Other | |
| Rockbridge County Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 31 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | |
| Willow Lake Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 26 | Recreation |