Bush River Dam # 6 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Bush River Dam # 6, also known as Evans Creek Lake or Haley Creek Lake, is a significant earth dam located in Prince Edward, Virginia.


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Summary

Owned by the local government, this dam serves a primary purpose of flood risk reduction along the Evans Creek. With a height of 36.9 feet and a storage capacity of 1810 acre-feet, it plays a vital role in managing water resources and protecting the surrounding areas from potential flooding events.

The dam is regulated and permitted by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, ensuring its adherence to safety and environmental standards. Despite being classified as having a significant hazard potential, the dam is assessed to be in fair condition as of the last inspection in March 2020. Its condition is regularly monitored, with an inspection frequency of once a year, to ensure its continued effectiveness in flood risk reduction and water resource management.

Located within the Wilmington District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Bush River Dam # 6 stands as a crucial infrastructure for the community. With its strategic design and operational capabilities, this dam exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, serving as a key asset in safeguarding against potential natural disasters and ensuring the sustainable utilization of water resources in the region.

Dam Length

777

Dam Height

36.9

River Or Stream

EVANS CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

40

Hydraulic Height

36.9

Drainage Area

4.9

Nid Storage

1810

Structural Height

36.9

Hazard Potential

Significant

Nid Height

37
       
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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.