Bush River Dam # 2

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
Nearest CityFarmville
River/StreamRice Creek - VAHU6 JA11 Bush River - Evans Creek
Coordinates37.19100, -78.40220

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height49 ft
Dam Height49 ft
Dam Length600 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,245 acre-ft
Max Storage2,245 acre-ft
Normal Storage144 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area3 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 ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/04/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA147034
Federal IDVA147034
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Bush River Dam # 4b 2.2 mi High Briery Creek Lake Dam 2.5 mi High Sterling Lake Dam 2.6 mi Undetermined Prince Edward County Dam # 12 2.6 mi Undetermined Bush River Dam # 5 3.0 mi Low Farmville Dam 3.6 mi Significant Bush River Dam # 6 3.7 mi Significant Poplar Hill Dam 4.0 mi Low Prince Edward County Dam # 13 4.6 mi Undetermined Prince Edward County Dam # 16 4.8 mi Undetermined