Coleman Falls

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBedford
Nearest CityLynchburg, VA
River/StreamJames
Coordinates37.50230, -79.30020

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length562 ft
Year Completed1851 (175 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,200 acre-ft
Max Storage2,200 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,200 acre-ft
Surface Area210 acres
Drainage Area3,180 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerColeman Falls Company, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection06/26/2019
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDVA009003
Federal IDVA009003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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