Prince Edward County Dam # 12
Prince Edward County Dam # 12 is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Prince Edward County Dam # 12
The primary purpose of Prince Edward County Dam # 12 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. It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Bush River - Vahu6 Ja11 Bush River - Evans Creek near Farmville.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 322 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| Nearest City | Farmville |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Bush River - Vahu6 Ja11 Bush River - Evans Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.15610, -78.42190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 322 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 183 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA147048 |
| Federal ID | VA147048 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |