Buffalo Creek Dam # 9

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
Nearest CityFarmville
River/StreamCarey Creek - VAHU6 JA07 Buffalo Creek - Little Buffalo Creek
Coordinates37.17490, -78.53540

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height41 ft
Dam Length585 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage608 acre-ft
Max Storage608 acre-ft
Normal Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge6,073 cfs
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 AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/30/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA147011
Federal IDVA147011
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Buffalo Creek Dam # 8 0.4 mi Significant Prince Edward County Dam # 11 1.6 mi Undetermined Buffalo Creek Dam # 5 1.9 mi Significant Buffalo Creek Dam # 7 2.3 mi Significant Buffalo Creek Dam # 6 2.6 mi Significant Prince Edward County Dam # 10 3.0 mi Undetermined Prince Edward County Dam # 9 3.8 mi Undetermined Roanoke Creek Dam # 67 4.6 mi High Roanoke Creek Dam # 54 4.6 mi High Buffalo Creek Dam # 2 4.7 mi Low