Amherst County Dam # 13

Amherst County Dam # 13 is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height30 ft

Dam profile

NID height · 30 ft
30 FT TWO-STORY HOUSEMEDIAN U.S. DAM · 24 FT

30 ft tall, taller than 68% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.

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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Location

StateVirginia
CountyAmherst
River/StreamChristian Mill Creek
Coordinates37.50680, -78.98090

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height30 ft
Dam Height30 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage36 acre-ft
Max Storage36 acre-ft
Normal Storage26 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
Owner TypeNot Listed
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot assessed
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA009038
Federal IDVA009038
More InfoState Dam Safety Program