Amelia County Dam # 9 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Anderson Dam Layman Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Amelia County Dam # 9, located in Amelia, Virginia, is a state-regulated dam with a height of 24.25 feet and a storage capacity of 290.03 acre-feet.
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Summary
The dam, owned by an entity not listed in the data, is inspected, permitted, and enforced by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia. Despite being categorized as having an undetermined hazard potential and not yet rated for condition assessment, the dam serves a critical role in water resource management in the area.
With a structural height of 24.25 feet and a length of 550 feet, Amelia County Dam # 9 plays a crucial role in controlling water flow and storage in the region. The dam's normal storage capacity of 184.07 acre-feet and surface area of 23.3 acres make it a significant feature in the local watershed. While details about the dam's construction year and specific purposes are not provided in the data, its presence and regulatory oversight underscore its importance in maintaining water resources and mitigating potential risks associated with dams.
As climate change impacts water resources and infrastructure, the monitoring and maintenance of dams like Amelia County Dam # 9 become increasingly vital. With the potential for increased extreme weather events and shifting precipitation patterns, ensuring the safety and integrity of dams is essential for both water resource management and climate adaptation efforts. As such, ongoing assessments and risk management measures for dams like Amelia County Dam # 9 will be crucial in safeguarding communities and ecosystems in the face of a changing climate.
Dam Length |
550 |
Dam Height |
24.25 |
Surface Area |
23.3 |
Hydraulic Height |
24.25 |
Nid Storage |
290.03 |
Structural Height |
24.25 |
Hazard Potential |
Undetermined |
Nid Height |
24 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Appomattox River At Mattoax
|
309cfs |
Fine Creek At Fine Creek Mills
|
3cfs |
James River At Cartersville
|
2090cfs |
Deep Creek Near Mannboro
|
96cfs |
James River And Kanawha Canal Near Richmond
|
131cfs |
James River Near Richmond
|
1810cfs |
Dam Data Reference
Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Amelia County Dam # 9