Buffalo Creek Dam # 4

Virginia — Prince Edward County — Spring Creek - VAHU6 JA06 Spring Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
RiverSpring Creek - VAHU6 JA06 Spring Creek
Coordinates37.21370, -78.61640

Physical Characteristics

NID Height46 ft
Dam Height46 ft
Dam Length908 ft
NID Storage5,064 acre-ft
Max Storage5,064 acre-ft
Surface Area68 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 8, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

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 NameSpring 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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