Amherst County Dam # 9 is an earth dam located in Amherst County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 ft tall and 525 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 # 9
The primary purpose of Amherst County Dam # 9 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Higginbotham Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 525 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 138 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amherst |
| River/Stream | Higginbotham Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.55460, -79.04850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 525 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 138 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA009046 |
| Federal ID | VA009046 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |