Bush River Dam # 4b

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
Nearest CityFarmville
River/StreamMountain Creek - VAHU6 JA12 Mountain Creek
Coordinates37.18970, -78.36270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length540 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage7,454 acre-ft
Max Storage7,454 acre-ft
Normal Storage551 acre-ft
Surface Area100 acres
Drainage Area14 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 Inspection02/08/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA147041
Federal IDVA147041
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Bush River Dam # 2 2.2 mi High Prince Edward County Dam # 16 2.8 mi Undetermined Bush River Dam # 5 2.9 mi Low Prince Edward County Dam # 12 4.0 mi Undetermined Prince Edward County Dam # 14 4.1 mi Undetermined Bush River Dam # 6 4.3 mi Significant Sterling Lake Dam 4.3 mi Undetermined Briery Creek Lake Dam 4.6 mi High Goodwin Dam 4.6 mi Low Poplar Hill Dam 4.6 mi Low