Bush River Dam # 6 is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 777 ft long, taller than 83% 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 # 6
The primary purpose of Bush River Dam # 6 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 Evans Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 777 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,810 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 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 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 09/22/2021.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| River/Stream | Evans Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.13770, -78.40520 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 777 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,810 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,810 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 207 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 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 | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA147040 |
| Federal ID | VA147040 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |