R. A. Smith Dam is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialUndetermined
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height21 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 21 ft21 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 R. A. Smith Dam
The primary purpose of R. A. Smith Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. It impounds the Tr-little Buffalo Creek.
The dam stands 21 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 89 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| River/Stream | Tr-little Buffalo Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.28000, -78.41750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 89 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 32 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 | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA147022 |
| Federal ID | VA147022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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