Amelia Dam

Virginia — Amelia County — Unnamed tributary to Appomattox River - Bent Creek VAHU6 JA21

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmelia
RiverUnnamed tributary to Appomattox River - Bent Creek VAHU6 JA21
Coordinates37.47160, -77.92030

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length880 ft
NID Storage743 acre-ft
Max Storage743 acre-ft
Surface Area102 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 12, 2020
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerVirginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Other NameAmelia Fishing Lake;Lake Amelia Dam

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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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