Buffalo Creek Dam # 1
Virginia — Prince Edward County — FALLING CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| River | FALLING CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.28450, -78.55350 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
| NID Storage | 2,537 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,537 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 34 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 24, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District;Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Other Name | Grandview Lake |
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.