Slate River Dam #14 is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 40 ft40 ft tall and 934 ft long, taller than 86% 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 Slate River Dam #14
The primary purpose of Slate River Dam #14 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 Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Ripley Creek.
The dam stands 40 feet tall and stretches 934 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,695 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/23/2022.
At 40 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| River/Stream | Ripley Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.60890, -78.57970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 934 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,695 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,695 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Peter Francisco Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA029033 |
| Federal ID | VA029033 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |