Bush River Dam # 5

Virginia — Prince Edward County — CAMP CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
RiverCAMP CREEK
Coordinates37.15070, -78.38400

Physical Characteristics

NID Height39 ft
Dam Height39 ft
Dam Length580 ft
NID Storage1,008 acre-ft
Max Storage1,008 acre-ft
Surface Area18 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 17, 2021
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPiedmont Soil and Water Conservation District;Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District
Other NameCamp Creek Lake

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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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