Buffalo River Dam # 4a
Virginia — Amherst County
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| Coordinates | 37.65900, -79.07820 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| NID Storage | 5,184 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 194 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | Amherst County Department of Public Works;County of Amherst |
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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.