Buckingham Dam is an earth dam located in Middlesex County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height17 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 17 ft17 ft tall. 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 Buckingham Dam
The primary purpose of Buckingham Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming.
The dam stands 17 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 104 acre-feet.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Middlesex |
| Coordinates | 37.71170, -76.64000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 104 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 104 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA119009 |
| Federal ID | VA119009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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