Jenkins Pond Tap-Oak Ridge

The Jenkins Pond Tap–Oak Ridge Partial Rebuild Project will partially rebuild 10.5 miles of existing double-circuit transmission lines. The lines extend approximately 10.5 miles from Blackwater Road to Oak Ridge Substation near Davenport Court. After seven decades, this infrastructure is nearing the end of its service life. To maintain reliable service, these towers will be replaced with new steel monopole structures.

All work will occur within the existing right-of-way to minimize impacts to your community.

During this phase, you may notice Dominion Energy contractors and crews in and around the right-of-way installing construction entrances and delivering equipment. You may also see forestry crews removing or trimming trees that could pose a risk to the transmission lines.

Our forestry team will survey trees in the area to identify danger trees that need removal. Danger trees are trees outside the right of way and possibly on your property that have the potential to fall within 10 feet of the transmission wires or structures. Trees and tree limbs that come in contact with electric lines are a leading cause of power outages, especially during storms. The removal of danger trees is necessary to help prevent large-scale outages in your community.

The forestry team or authorized contractors will contact you if it is necessary to access your property. Dominion Energy is committed to working safely and courteously on your property.

If you have questions or concerns about the right of way corridor, please email etrow@dominionenergy.com or call 800-215-8032.

Work will be completed during permitted construction hours. You can expect to see crews on foot or in vehicles accessing the right-of-way. Construction will start at Jenkins Pond Tap in Winter 2026 and continue west towards Myrtle and Oak Ridge substations.

Restoration activities will take place following construction and are expected to conclude in spring 2028. Disturbed areas will be restored with native plantings, as needed. All construction materials and debris will be removed from the sites. Roads and entrances will be restored to their original condition unless they are necessary for permanent access to the right-of-way.

For more information, contact our team by sending an email to powerline@dominionenergy.com or by calling 888-291-0190.