Buffalo Creek Dam # 1

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
River/StreamFALLING CREEK
Coordinates37.28450, -78.55350

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length750 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,537 acre-ft
Max Storage2,537 acre-ft
Normal Storage465 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPiedmont Soil and Water Conservation District;Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/24/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA147001
Federal IDVA147001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Brisentine Dam 1.0 mi Undetermined Prince Edward County Dam # 5 2.8 mi Undetermined Buffalo Creek Dam # 2 3.1 mi Low Orange Dam 4.2 mi Undetermined Mckenney Dam 4.2 mi Low Prince Edward County Dam # 2 4.3 mi Undetermined Buffalo Creek Dam # 3 4.5 mi Significant Carter Dam 4.9 mi Undetermined Prince Edward County Dam # 3 5.0 mi Undetermined Mottley Dam 5.1 mi Low