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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