Sweet Briar College - Upper Dam
Virginia — Amherst County — TR-WILLIAMS CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| River | TR-WILLIAMS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.56030, -79.08550 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| NID Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 30, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 6 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Sweet Briar College |
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.