Buffalo River Dam # 2

Virginia — Amherst County

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
Coordinates37.67020, -79.13690

Physical Characteristics

NID Height71 ft
Dam Height71 ft
Dam Length830 ft
NID Storage2,562 acre-ft
Max Storage2,562 acre-ft
Surface Area36 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerAmherst 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.

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