Dams in Washington County, Virginia

3Total Dams
1High Hazard
0Significant

Dam Safety in Washington County, Virginia

Washington County has 3 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 1 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life.

The average dam in Washington County is 46 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Edmondson Dam at 47 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Hidden Valley Lake DamHighFair32Recreation
BeartreeLowNot Rated30Recreation1980
Edmondson DamUndeterminedNot Rated47Hydroelectric