Buffalo Creek Dam # 6

Prince Edward County, Virginia (near Keysville)

River/Stream: Browns Branch of Buffalo Creek - VAHU6 JA07 Buffalo Creek - Little Buffalo Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
38 ft
Dam Length
746 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,373 acre-ft
Year Completed
—
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2021-09-24

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
VA147008
State
Virginia (VA)
Coordinates
37.17010, -78.58230

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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.