Exhibit 5



September 22, 1999


Dominion Resources, Inc.
P. O. Box 26532
Richmond, Virginia 23261

Ladies and Gentlemen:

With respect to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 of Dominion Resources,
Inc. (the Company) in connection with the registration of 5,000,000 shares of
common stock, without par value, (Common Stock) reserved for issuance pursuant
to the Dominion Resources, Inc.  Employee Savings Plan and Hourly Employee
Savings Plan (the Plans), I am of the opinion that the Common Stock when
issued in accordance with the terms and provisions of the Plans will be duly
authorized, legally issued, fully paid and nonassessable.

This opinion is limited to the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and I
disclaim any opinion as to the laws of any other jurisdiction.  I further
disclaim any opinion as to any statute, rule, regulation, ordinance,
order or other promulgation of any other jurisdiction or any regional or
local governmental body or as to any related judicial or administrative
opinion.  I express no opinion as to the applicable choice of law
provisions contained in the Plans.

This opinion is rendered to you in connection with the issuance of the Common
Stock and is solely for your benefit.  This opinion may not be relied upon by
any other person, firm, corporation or other entity for any purpose, without
prior written consent.

I hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as Exhibit 5 to the Registration
Statement.

Very truly yours,


/s/JAMES F.  STUTTS
James F. Stutts, Esq.
Vice President and General Counsel
Dominion Resources, Inc.