Buffalo Creek Dam # 4

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
Nearest CityFarmville
River/StreamSpring Creek - VAHU6 JA06 Spring Creek
Coordinates37.21370, -78.61640

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length908 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,064 acre-ft
Max Storage5,064 acre-ft
Normal Storage375 acre-ft
Surface Area68 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerPiedmont Soil and Water Conservation District;Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/08/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA147003
Federal IDVA147003
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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