Amherst County Dam # 9

Virginia — Amherst County — Higginbotham Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
RiverHigginbotham Creek
Coordinates37.55460, -79.04850

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length525 ft
NID Storage138 acre-ft
Max Storage138 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNo
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeNot Listed
Other Name009dd031

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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