Buffalo Creek Dam # 9
Buffalo Creek Dam # 9 is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Buffalo Creek Dam # 9
The primary purpose of Buffalo Creek Dam # 9 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 Carey Creek - Vahu6 Ja07 Buffalo Creek - Little Buffalo Creek near Farmville.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 608 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 04/30/2021.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| Nearest City | Farmville |
| River/Stream | Carey Creek - Vahu6 Ja07 Buffalo Creek - Little Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.17490, -78.53540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 608 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 608 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,073 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 | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA147011 |
| Federal ID | VA147011 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |