Amherst County Dam # 4 is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 325 ft long. 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 # 4
The primary purpose of Amherst County Dam # 4 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Maple Creek.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 325 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 98 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| River/Stream | Maple Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.57850, -79.31660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 325 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 98 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA009041 |
| Federal ID | VA009041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |