Muddy Creek Dam #2 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Muddy Creek Dam #1 Fitzgerald Dam
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Muddy Creek Dam #2, located in Buckingham, Virginia, is a local government-owned structure designed for flood risk reduction on Maxeys Creek.
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Summary
This earth dam stands at a height of 35.8 feet and has a storage capacity of 490 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 32 acre-feet. The dam covers a surface area of 5.5 acres and serves a drainage area of 1.49 square miles, making it a critical asset for managing water resources in the region.
Regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Muddy Creek Dam #2 has been assessed as having a high hazard potential but is currently in satisfactory condition based on the latest inspection in October 2019. The dam does not have a spillway, locks, or outlet gates, emphasizing its primary purpose of flood risk reduction. With a history of state jurisdiction, permitting, inspection, and enforcement, this dam plays a crucial role in safeguarding the surrounding community and infrastructure from the impacts of extreme weather events and rising water levels.
As an essential component of the local water resource infrastructure, Muddy Creek Dam #2 is a key player in mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety and resilience of Buckingham, Virginia. With its strategic location and design, this dam stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience efforts in the region, highlighting the importance of maintaining and monitoring such critical infrastructure to protect against potential hazards and ensure long-term sustainability.
Dam Length |
400 |
Dam Height |
35.8 |
River Or Stream |
MAXEYS CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
5.5 |
Hydraulic Height |
35.8 |
Drainage Area |
1.49 |
Nid Storage |
490 |
Structural Height |
35.8 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
36 |
Seasonal Comparison
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Slate River Near Arvonia
|
68cfs |
James River At Scottsville
|
1470cfs |
Hardware River Bl Briery Run Nr Scottsville
|
52cfs |
Holiday Creek Near Andersonville
|
2cfs |
James River At Bent Creek
|
1290cfs |
Rivanna River At Palmyra
|
175cfs |
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.
Muddy Creek Dam #2