Pedlar River Dam

Virginia — Amherst County

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
Coordinates37.66930, -79.27760

Physical Characteristics

NID Height87 ft
Dam Height87 ft
Dam Length312 ft
NID Storage4,300 acre-ft
Max Storage4,300 acre-ft
Surface Area125 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCity of Lynchburg, Department of Water Resources

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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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