Bush River Dam # 5 is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 39 ft39 ft tall and 580 ft long, taller than 85% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Bush River Dam # 5
The primary purpose of Bush River Dam # 5 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 Camp Creek.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,008 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 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 06/17/2021.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| River/Stream | Camp Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.15070, -78.38400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,008 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,008 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 398 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
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 | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/17/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA147039 |
| Federal ID | VA147039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |