Bath County P S Upper Reservoir - Upper Dam

Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam Quick Facts

Location: Bath, Virginia
Coordinates: 38.2266, -79.8237
River: Little Back Creek River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Earth Rockfill
Commissioned: 1984
Dam Height: 460 ft (140 m)
Dam Length: 2,200 ft (671 m)
Dam Capacity: 37,500 acre-ft (46,256 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam Information

Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam is an earth rockfill dam located about 11 miles from Mountain Grove, Bath, Virginia.

The dam, which is on the Little Back Creek River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for benefits.

The dam was designed by HARZA ENGINEERING COMPANY and commissioned in 1984 and is currently owned by Virginia Electric and Power Company.

Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam Structure

The Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam is approximately 2,200 feet (671 m) long, 460 feet (140 m) high and has a structural volume of 17,000,000 cubic yards (12,997,435 cubic metres).

Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 37,500 acre-ft (46,256 Ml) and maximum capacity of 37,500 acre-ft (46,256 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 265 acres (107 ha) and the total catchment area is 2 square miles (6 square kilometres).

Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 32400 cubic feet per second (917 cubic metres per second).

Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam
Bath, Virginia
Height (ft)
460
Length (Ft)
2,200
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
37,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
2
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam Weather

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Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam?

Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam is in Virginia.

In which county is the Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam?

Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam is in Bath County.

How high is the Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam?

Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam is 460 feet high.

How long is the Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam?

Bath County P S Upper Reservoir – Upper Dam is 2,200 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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