Scotts Mill Dam

Lynchburg County, Virginia (near Lynchburg)

River/Stream: James River mainstem - VAHU6 JM11 James River - Opossum Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Masonry
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
905 ft
Reservoir Storage
957 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
38,370 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-11-08

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
VA680001
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
37.42430, -79.14120

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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.