Horsepen Creek Dam

Virginia — Buckingham County — HORSEPEN CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuckingham
RiverHORSEPEN CREEK
Coordinates37.51070, -78.55330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length250 ft
NID Storage730 acre-ft
Max Storage730 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 4, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerVirginia Department of Wildlife Resources

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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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