Cushaw

Virginia — Amherst County — James

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
RiverJames
Coordinates37.59337, -79.38294

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length1,716 ft
NID Storage380 acre-ft
Max Storage380 acre-ft
Surface Area138 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 26, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1930
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeGravity
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCushaw Hydro LLC

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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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