Slate River Dam #13
Slate River Dam #13 is an earth dam located in Buckingham County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Slate River Dam #13
The primary purpose of Slate River Dam #13 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 Walton Fork.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 675 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,152 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 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 02/23/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Buckingham |
| River/Stream | Walton Fork |
| Coordinates | 37.62330, -78.63340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 675 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,152 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 156 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 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 | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA029034 |
| Federal ID | VA029034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |