Butterwood Lake Upper Dam is an earth dam located in Nottoway County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNot reported
Last inspectionNot reported
Height19 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 19 ft19 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 Butterwood Lake Upper Dam
The primary purpose of Butterwood Lake Upper Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Birchin Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Nottoway |
| River/Stream | Birchin Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.06600, -77.94050 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA135009 |
| Federal ID | VA135009 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |