Buffalo River Dam # 3
Virginia — Amherst County
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| Coordinates | 37.67280, -79.11910 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,474 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,474 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | Amherst County;Amherst County Department of Public Works |
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.