Little Falling River Dam # 1 is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 44 ft44 ft tall and 575 ft long, taller than 89% 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 Little Falling River Dam # 1
The primary purpose of Little Falling River Dam # 1 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 Lions Creek - Vahu6 Ru70 Little Falling River - Entry Creek near Lynchburg.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 575 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 35 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,132 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 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 44 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Lynchburg |
| River/Stream | Lions Creek - Vahu6 Ru70 Little Falling River - Entry Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.20790, -78.86310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 575 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,132 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,132 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 232 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 35 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
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 | VA031001 |
| Federal ID | VA031001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |