Buffalo Creek Dam # 6

Virginia — Prince Edward County — Browns Branch of Buffalo Creek - VAHU6 JA07 Buffalo Creek - Little Buffalo Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
RiverBrowns Branch of Buffalo Creek - VAHU6 JA07 Buffalo Creek - Little Buffalo Creek
Coordinates37.17010, -78.58230

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length746 ft
NID Storage1,373 acre-ft
Max Storage1,373 acre-ft
Surface Area19 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 24, 2021
Inspection Frequency3

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 NameBell 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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