Amherst County Dam # 9

Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
River/StreamHigginbotham Creek
Coordinates37.55460, -79.04850

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length525 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage138 acre-ft
Max Storage138 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA009046
Federal IDVA009046
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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