Amherst County Dam # 13
Amherst County Dam # 13 is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Amherst County Dam # 13
The primary purpose of Amherst County Dam # 13 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Christian Mill Creek.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| River/Stream | Christian Mill Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.50680, -78.98090 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA009038 |
| Federal ID | VA009038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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