Tusculum Dam

Virginia — Amherst County — CRAWFORD CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
RiverCRAWFORD CREEK
Coordinates37.62870, -79.00330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage252 acre-ft
Max Storage252 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJanuary 19, 2018
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerTusculum Lake Estates Property Owners Association

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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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