Bedford - Canal Embankment
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | James River |
| Coordinates | 37.57473, -79.37331 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1850 (176 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | City of Bedford |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |