Bush River Dam # 5 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bush River Dam # 5, also known as Camp Creek Lake, is a local government-owned earth dam located in Prince Edward, Virginia.


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Summary

The dam, primarily designed for flood risk reduction, stands at a height of 38.7 feet and has a storage capacity of 1008 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 398 acre-feet. The dam spans a length of 580 feet and is situated on the Camp Creek river, within the jurisdiction of the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia.

With a low hazard potential and a satisfactory condition assessment as of June 2021, Bush River Dam #5 serves as a crucial infrastructure for mitigating flood risks in the region. It is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by state authorities, ensuring its structural integrity and compliance with safety standards. The dam's emergency action plan status and risk assessment information are not currently available, but it remains a key asset in managing water resources and climate-related challenges in the area.

Overall, Bush River Dam #5 plays a vital role in safeguarding the surrounding community from potential flooding events, with its design and operational features meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring public safety. As a significant earth dam structure on the Camp Creek river, its presence contributes to water resource management efforts in Virginia, highlighting the importance of effective dam infrastructure in addressing climate-related risks and protecting local ecosystems.

Dam Length

580

Dam Height

38.7

River Or Stream

CAMP CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

17.5

Hydraulic Height

38.7

Drainage Area

2.03

Nid Storage

1008

Structural Height

38.7

Hazard Potential

Low

Foundations

Unlisted/Unknown

Nid Height

39
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No 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

High
Dams 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.