Bath County P S Lower Reservoir - Lower Dam

Bath County, Virginia (near Mountain Grove)

River/Stream: Back Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
170 ft
Dam Length
2,400 ft
Reservoir Storage
30,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
1984
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
60,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2025-08-05

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Poor — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
VA017007
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
38.19730, -79.80680
Age
42 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.