Buffalo Creek Dam # 8

Virginia, Prince Edward County, Carey Creek - VAHU6 JA07 Buffalo Creek - Little Buffalo Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
RiverCarey Creek - VAHU6 JA07 Buffalo Creek - Little Buffalo Creek
Coordinates37.17280, -78.54210

Physical Characteristics

NID Height38 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length684 ft
NID Storage619 acre-ft
Max Storage619 acre-ft
Surface Area20 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 NameCarey Creek Lake;Lake Abilene

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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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