Muddy Creek Dam #1

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuckingham
River/StreamMUDDY CREEK
Coordinates37.65840, -78.53140

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length580 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage985 acre-ft
Max Storage985 acre-ft
Normal Storage72 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPeter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection10/26/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA029011
Federal IDVA029011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Muddy Creek Dam #2 0.8 mi High Fitzgerald Dam 2.0 mi Undetermined Slate River Dam #14 4.3 mi Significant Carter Dam 5.5 mi Undetermined C&s Upper Pond Dam 5.6 mi Undetermined Buckingham County Dam #2 5.9 mi High Martin Dam 6.0 mi Undetermined Slate River Dam #13 6.1 mi Significant Slate River Dam #2 6.2 mi High Buckingham County Dam #15 6.7 mi Undetermined