Cushaw
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | James |
| Coordinates | 37.59337, -79.38294 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,716 ft |
| Year Completed | 1930 (96 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 138 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,960 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 68,340 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Cushaw Hydro LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |