Scotts Mill Dam, Lynchburg

#43 among attractions in Lynchburg

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Facts and practical information

The Scotts Mill Dam, also known as the Lynchburg Dam or Scots Mill Dam, is a dam across the James River at the south end of Daniel Island in the city of Lynchburg, Virginia. The project includes a gravity dam spanning the left side of river and a small arch dam portion towards the right bank. The facility is used for water supply, there is no hydroelectric production. The dam is located adjacent to the Griffin Pipe Products mill at this location. The facility once included a canal or lock structure, ruins are still visible on the right bank, for hydropower or river boat transportation; this feature is no longer in use. ()

Opened: 1839 (185 years ago)Length: 925 ftHeight: 21 ftCoordinates: 37°25'27"N, 79°8'30"W

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Daniels HillLynchburg United States

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Day trips

Scotts Mill Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lynchburg Museum, First Baptist Church, Academy of Music, Point of Honor.

0.7 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Lynchburg Museum, Lynchburg
19 min walk • The Lynchburg Courthouse is a historic courthouse building located at Lynchburg, Virginia. Built in 1855, it occupies a prominent position overlooking the steeply descending steps of Monument Terrace. The building is executed in stucco-over-brick on a granite ashlar basement and is an example of the Greek Revival.
0.8 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
First Baptist Church, Lynchburg
22 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at 1100 Court Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. It is built of hard-pressed red brick on a rough granite foundation.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Art gallery, Theater
Academy of Music, Lynchburg
13 min walk • The Academy of Music is a historic theatre building located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The three story theater was built 1904–05 in the Beaux Arts style with a Neoclassical interior. It was designed by Frye & Chesterman.
~1630 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Point of Honor, Lynchburg
8 min walk • Point of Honor is an historic home, now a city museum, located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The property has commanding views of the city and the James River. Its name originated due to the land on which it is built being used as a clandestine dueling ground.
0.7 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Paul's Church, Lynchburg
19 min walk • St. Paul's Church is a historic Episcopal church in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States.
0.6 miS
37°24'58"N • 79°8'25"W
Amazement Square, Lynchburg
15 min walk • Museum, Children's museum, Science museum
~1370 ftSW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Colonial revival architecture
Daniel's Hill Historic District, Lynchburg
7 min walk • The Daniel's Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia.
0.6 miSW
Church
Court Street Baptist Church, Lynchburg
16 min walk • The tallest object on the downtown skyline of Lynchburg, Virginia, Court Street Baptist Church stands as a testament to the black Baptist population of Lynchburg.
0.6 miS
Skyscraper
Allied Arts Building, Lynchburg
16 min walk • The Allied Arts Building is a historic high-rise building located at 725 Church Street in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is currently being remodeled for apartments.
0.7 miS
Church
Saint Paul's Vestry House, Lynchburg
18 min walk • The Saint Paul's Vestry House is a historic building in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It was built about 1855 and is a single-story Classical Revival-style building with a simple low pitched gable roof and a rectangular plan.
0.9 miW
37°25'19"N • 79°9'31"W
Hollins Mill Park, Lynchburg
24 min walk • Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Scotts Mill Dam?

Nearby attractions include Daniel's Hill Historic District, Lynchburg (7 min walk), Point of Honor, Lynchburg (8 min walk), Rivermont, Lynchburg (9 min walk), John Lynch Memorial Bridge, Lynchburg (10 min walk).

How to get to Scotts Mill Dam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Scotts Mill Dam:

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Kemper Street Station (37 min walk)