Earley Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
Nearest CityAmherst
River/StreamRocky Creek - VAHU6 JM31 Buffalo River - Rocky Creek
Coordinates37.52790, -79.02070

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length600 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,183 acre-ft
Max Storage1,183 acre-ft
Normal Storage673 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerScott Family Investments, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/24/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA009006
Federal IDVA009006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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