East Fork Falling River Dam # 21 is an earth dam located in Appomattox County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 687 ft long, taller than 82% 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 East Fork Falling River Dam # 21
The primary purpose of East Fork Falling River Dam # 21 is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Robert E. Lee Soil and Water Conservation District (local government). It impounds the East Fork Falling River.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 687 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 414 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/18/2020.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Appomattox |
| River/Stream | East Fork Falling River |
| Coordinates | 37.35000, -78.86150 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 687 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 414 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Robert E. Lee Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA011004 |
| Federal ID | VA011004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |