Buffalo Creek Dam # 6

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
Nearest CityKeysville
River/StreamBrowns Branch of Buffalo Creek - VAHU6 JA07 Buffalo Creek - Little Buffalo Creek
Coordinates37.17010, -78.58230

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length746 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,373 acre-ft
Max Storage1,373 acre-ft
Normal Storage100 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

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 IDVA147008
Federal IDVA147008
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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