Black Creek Impoundment
Black Creek Impoundment is an earth dam located in Nelson County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Black Creek Impoundment
The primary purpose of Black Creek Impoundment is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nelson County Service Authority (local government). It impounds the Black Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 120 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/24/2022.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nelson |
| River/Stream | Black Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.71100, -78.95250 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 120 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Nelson County Service Authority |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/24/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA125011 |
| Federal ID | VA125011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |