Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam

LITTLE WILSON CREEK· Bath, Virginia· Earth· 22 ft tall
Unknown Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 22 ft (taller than 34.1% in VA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage74 acre-ft
Normal Storage36 acre-ft
Drainage Area5 sq mi
NID IDVA017005

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 8, 1986
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Bear Loop Hunt Club

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam?

Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam?

Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam is owned by Bear Loop Hunt Club (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam?

Bear Loop Hunt Club 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 Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam?

Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam has a dam height of 22 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 Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam last inspected?

Bear Loop Hunt Club Dam was last inspected on April 8, 1986. 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.