Buffalo River Dam # 4a

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
River/StreamMILL CREEK
Coordinates37.65900, -79.07820

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height64 ft
Dam Height64 ft
Dam Length400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,184 acre-ft
Max Storage5,184 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,934 acre-ft
Surface Area194 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerAmherst County Department of Public Works;County of Amherst
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/29/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA009024
Federal IDVA009024
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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