Otter Lake Dam

Virginia — Amherst County — OTTER CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
RiverOTTER CREEK
Coordinates37.55660, -79.35790

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length
NID Storage45 acre-ft
Max Storage45 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionDecember 7, 2017
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI NPS

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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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