Prince Edward County Dam # 6
Prince Edward County Dam # 6 is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Prince Edward County Dam # 6
The primary purpose of Prince Edward County Dam # 6 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Town Of Farmville (local government). It impounds the Buffalo Creek Mainstem - Vahu6 Ja08 Buffalo Creek - Locket Creet near Farmville.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 299 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
The most recent inspection on record was 01/10/2020.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| Nearest City | Farmville |
| River/Stream | Buffalo Creek Mainstem - Vahu6 Ja08 Buffalo Creek - Locket Creet |
| Coordinates | 37.30300, -78.40840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 299 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 66 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Town of Farmville |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 01/10/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA147058 |
| Federal ID | VA147058 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |