Bush River Dam # 12
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| Nearest City | Farmville |
| River/Stream | Sandy River - VAHU6 JA14 Bush River - Sandy River |
| Coordinates | 37.26010, -78.31700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,880 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 38,534 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 38,534 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 740 acres |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 41,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Prince Edward County |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |