Amherst County Dam # 6 is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 26 ft26 ft tall and 200 ft long, taller than 55% 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 # 6
The primary purpose of Amherst County Dam # 6 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Unnamed Tributary to Maple Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary to Maple Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.56830, -79.30400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 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 | VA009043 |
| Federal ID | VA009043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |