Buffalo River Dam # 3

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
River/StreamSTONEHOUSE CREEK
Coordinates37.67280, -79.11910

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length500 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,474 acre-ft
Max Storage2,474 acre-ft
Normal Storage374 acre-ft
Surface Area41 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerAmherst County;Amherst County Department of Public Works
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/10/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA009011
Federal IDVA009011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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