Dan E. French Reservoir Dam

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
Nearest CityLynchburg
River/StreamGraham Creek - VAHU6 JM08 Harris Creek
Coordinates37.48970, -79.16560

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length530 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,630 acre-ft
Max Storage1,630 acre-ft
Normal Storage781 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerAmherst County Service Authority (ACSA)
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/12/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA009008
Federal IDVA009008
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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