Bath Alum Farm Dam

TR-JORDAN RUN· Bath, Virginia· Earth· 34 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bath Alum Farm Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 34 ft (taller than 78.3% in VA)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage54 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
NID IDVA017003

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: March 18, 2012
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Cambata Industries, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bath Alum Farm Dam?

Bath Alum Farm Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bath Alum Farm Dam?

Bath Alum Farm Dam is owned by Cambata Industries, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bath Alum Farm Dam?

Bath Alum Farm Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bath Alum Farm Dam?

Bath Alum Farm Dam has a dam height of 34 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Bath Alum Farm Dam last inspected?

Bath Alum Farm Dam was last inspected on March 18, 2012. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.