Buffalo Creek Dam # 7

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
Nearest CityKeysville
River/StreamHeadwaters of Buffalo Creek - VAHU6 JA07 Buffalo Creek - Little Buffalo Creek
Coordinates37.16200, -78.57390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height36 ft
Dam Height36 ft
Dam Length703 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage623 acre-ft
Max Storage623 acre-ft
Normal Storage64 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres
Drainage Area1 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 IDVA147009
Federal IDVA147009
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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