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Bark Camp Dam, also known as Corder Bottom Lake, is a state-owned structure located in Scott County, Virginia.
Managed by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, this earth dam stands at a height of 35 feet and spans a length of 650 feet. The primary purpose of Bark Camp Dam is for recreation, with water supply being a secondary function. Situated on Little Stony Creek, this dam has a normal storage capacity of 500 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 1000 acre-feet.
With a hazard potential rated as high and a fair condition assessment, Bark Camp Dam is regularly inspected by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. The last inspection took place on February 4, 2021, with a scheduled frequency of once per year. While the dam has not undergone any significant modifications or improvements in recent years, it continues to serve as a crucial water resource and recreational area in the region. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Bark Camp Dam offers an interesting case study of a state-regulated structure that plays a vital role in water management and outdoor activities in Virginia.
Guest River At Coeburn
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20cfs |
Powell River At Big Stone Gap
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100cfs |
N F Holston River Near Gate City
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293cfs |
Cranes Nest River Near Clintwood
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28cfs |
Clinch River At Speers Ferry
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551cfs |
Clinch River At Cleveland
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227cfs |
Dam Length |
650 |
Dam Height |
35 |
River Or Stream |
LITTLE STONY CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
46.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
35 |
Drainage Area |
3 |
Nid Storage |
1000 |
Structural Height |
35 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
35 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Bark Camp Recreation Area Campground
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Bark Camp
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High Knob Recreation Area
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High Knob
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Flag Rock Recreation Area
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Natural Tunnel State Park
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Fs Route 700 To Confluence With Clinch River
State Route 72 Bridge To Confluence With Clinch River
Confluence With Guest River To Confluence With Little Stony Creek
Headwaters To Alternative Route 58
Confluence Of White Branch With Russell Fork (And 1 Mile Upstream On Pound River) To Railroad Bridge Crossing Above Elkhorn City
Headwaters To Tn/Va State Line