Buffalo Creek Dam # 2
Buffalo Creek Dam # 2 is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Buffalo Creek Dam # 2
The primary purpose of Buffalo Creek Dam # 2 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 Piedmont Soil And Water Conservation District;piedmont Soil And Water Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Locket Creek - Vahu6 Ja08 Buffalo Creek - Locket Creek near Farmville.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 730 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,537 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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 03/10/2022.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| Nearest City | Farmville |
| River/Stream | Locket Creek - Vahu6 Ja08 Buffalo Creek - Locket Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.24020, -78.55810 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 730 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,537 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,537 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,504 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District;Piedmont Soil and Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA147006 |
| Federal ID | VA147006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |