Buffalo River Dam # 2

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
River/StreamTHRASHERS CREEK
Coordinates37.67020, -79.13690

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height71 ft
Dam Height71 ft
Dam Length830 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,562 acre-ft
Max Storage2,562 acre-ft
Normal Storage477 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres
Drainage Area6 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

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

Identifiers

NID IDVA009012
Federal IDVA009012
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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