Amelia Dam

Amelia County, Virginia (near Farmville)

River/Stream: Unnamed tributary to Appomattox River - Bent Creek VAHU6 JA21

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
880 ft
Reservoir Storage
743 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
1,670 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-03-12

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
VA007001
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
37.47160, -77.92030

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.