Black Creek Impoundment

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyNelson
River/StreamBlack Creek
Coordinates37.71100, -78.95250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height24 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length120 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage135 acre-ft
Max Storage135 acre-ft
Normal Storage70 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerNelson County Service Authority
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/24/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA125011
Federal IDVA125011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Watts Dam 0.6 mi Undetermined Stevens Lake Dam 2.0 mi Undetermined Nelson Dam 4.0 mi Significant Nelson County Dam #8 4.5 mi Undetermined Payne Pond 5.0 mi Undetermined Nelson County Dam #6 5.3 mi Undetermined Tusculum Dam 6.3 mi Significant Winton Country Club Dam 6.8 mi Significant Amherst County Dam # 3 6.9 mi Undetermined Amherst County Dam # 2 7.0 mi Undetermined