Buffalo Creek Dam # 8

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
Nearest CityKeysville
River/StreamCarey Creek - VAHU6 JA07 Buffalo Creek - Little Buffalo Creek
Coordinates37.17280, -78.54210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length684 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage619 acre-ft
Max Storage619 acre-ft
Normal Storage68 acre-ft
Surface Area20 acres
Drainage Area2 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 IDVA147010
Federal IDVA147010
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Buffalo Creek Dam # 9 0.4 mi Significant Buffalo Creek Dam # 5 1.6 mi Significant Buffalo Creek Dam # 7 1.9 mi Significant Prince Edward County Dam # 11 1.9 mi Undetermined Buffalo Creek Dam # 6 2.2 mi Significant Prince Edward County Dam # 10 3.3 mi Undetermined Prince Edward County Dam # 9 4.2 mi Undetermined Roanoke Creek Dam # 54 4.4 mi High Roanoke Creek Dam # 67 4.5 mi High Buffalo Creek Dam # 2 4.7 mi Low