Dan E. French Reservoir Dam

Virginia — Amherst County — Graham Creek - VAHU6 JM08 Harris Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
RiverGraham Creek - VAHU6 JM08 Harris Creek
Coordinates37.48970, -79.16560

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length530 ft
NID Storage1,630 acre-ft
Max Storage1,630 acre-ft
Surface Area58 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionNovember 12, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerAmherst County Service Authority (ACSA)
Other NameGraham Creek Reservoir Dam # 1

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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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