Ramsey Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBedford
Nearest CityLynchburg
River/StreamCheese Creek (west) - VAHU6 JM09 Ivy Creek - Cheese Creek
Coordinates37.44120, -79.26920

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length375 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage109 acre-ft
Max Storage109 acre-ft
Normal Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area8 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNeda Sholar Dobyns;Peter T Simopoulos;Wayne M Toler
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection11/19/2018
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA019015
Federal IDVA019015
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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