College Lake Dam
College Lake Dam is a dam on Blackwater Creek in Lynchburg, Virginia, located near the University of Lynchburg. In 2018, a major flood caused the dam to overflow, leading to around 150 evacuations. The dam is currently managed by the Lynchburg City Council.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Aviary and Lynchburg Public Library.
Aviary
Historic building
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The Aviary is a historic aviary building located in Miller Park at Lynchburg, Virginia. It is a Queen Anne-style structure erected in 1902. The multi-sided exhibition house was designed by the local architectural firm of Frye & Chesterman. Aviary is situated 1¼ miles east of College Lake Dam.
Lynchburg Public Library
Library
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Lynchburg Public Library is situated 1 mile east of College Lake Dam.
E C Glass High School
School
E. C. Glass High School is a public school in Lynchburg, Virginia, United States, overseen by the Lynchburg City School Board. It was founded in 1871 and was named for long-time Superintendent of Public Schools in Lynchburg, Edward Christian Glass. E C Glass High School is situated 1 mile northeast of College Lake Dam.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Kemper Street Industrial Historic District and Diamond Hill Historic District.
Kemper Street Industrial Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Kemper Street Industrial Historic District encompasses a collection of industrial sites on Campbell Avenue and Kemper Street in Lynchburg, Virginia. Kemper Street Industrial Historic District is situated 1½ miles east of College Lake Dam.
Diamond Hill Historic District
Neighborhood
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The Diamond Hill Historic District is a national historic district located in Lynchburg, Virginia. The district is irregularly shaped and approximately 14 blocks in area. Diamond Hill Historic District is situated 2½ miles east of College Lake Dam.
Madison Heights
Town
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Madison Heights is a census-designated place in Amherst County, Virginia, United States. The population was 10,893 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lynchburg Metropolitan Statistical Area. Madison Heights is situated 4 miles northeast of College Lake Dam.
College Lake Dam
- Type: Dam
- Description: dam in Virginia, United States of America
- Location: Lynchburg, Central Virginia, Virginia, South, United States, North America
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