Little Falling River Dam # 1

Campbell County, Virginia (near Lynchburg)

River/Stream: Lions Creek - VAHU6 RU70 Little Falling River - Entry Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
44 ft
Dam Length
575 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,132 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2020-03-18

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
VA031001
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
37.20790, -78.86310

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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.