Atkinson Dam
Virginia — Albemarle County — trib. Buck Mountain Creek
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Albemarle |
| River | trib. Buck Mountain Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.15670, -78.53170 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 225 ft |
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | — |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Atkinson, Melba S. |
Location Map
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.