Pedlar River Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
River/StreamPEDLAR RIVER
Coordinates37.66930, -79.27760

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height87 ft
Dam Height87 ft
Dam Length312 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,300 acre-ft
Max Storage4,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,170 acre-ft
Surface Area125 acres
Drainage Area32 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Lynchburg, Department of Water Resources
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/09/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA009005
Federal IDVA009005
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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