Buffalo Creek Dam # 2

Virginia — Prince Edward County — Locket Creek - VAHU6 JA08 Buffalo Creek - Locket Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
RiverLocket Creek - VAHU6 JA08 Buffalo Creek - Locket Creek
Coordinates37.24020, -78.55810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height35 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length730 ft
NID Storage1,537 acre-ft
Max Storage1,537 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMarch 10, 2022
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 NameStockton 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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