Bush River Dam # 4b

Virginia — Prince Edward County — Mountain Creek - VAHU6 JA12 Mountain Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
RiverMountain Creek - VAHU6 JA12 Mountain Creek
Coordinates37.18970, -78.36270

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length540 ft
NID Storage7,454 acre-ft
Max Storage7,454 acre-ft
Surface Area101 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 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 NameMountain 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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