Amelia Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmelia
Nearest CityFarmville
River/StreamUnnamed tributary to Appomattox River - Bent Creek VAHU6 JA21
Coordinates37.47160, -77.92030

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length880 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage743 acre-ft
Max Storage743 acre-ft
Surface Area102 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge1,670 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerVirginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/12/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA007001
Federal IDVA007001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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