Buffalo Creek Dam # 3

Virginia — Prince Edward County

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
Coordinates37.23100, -78.60030

Physical Characteristics

NID Height51 ft
Dam Height51 ft
Dam Length504 ft
NID Storage2,018 acre-ft
Max Storage2,018 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPiedmont Soil and Water Conservation District;Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District

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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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