College Lake Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyLynchburg
Nearest CityLynchburg
River/StreamBlackwater Creek - VAHU6 JM10 - Blackwater Creek
Coordinates37.40160, -79.18400

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length300 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage680 acre-ft
Max Storage680 acre-ft
Normal Storage58 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area21 sq mi
Max Discharge8,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerCity of Lynchburg, Department of Water Resources
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/09/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA680002
Federal IDVA680002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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