Sweet Briar College - Lower Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
River/StreamTR-WILLIAMS CREEK
Coordinates37.56480, -79.08040

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeGravity
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length294 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage177 acre-ft
Max Storage177 acre-ft
Normal Storage142 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSweet Briar College
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/30/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA009019
Federal IDVA009019
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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