Brookneal Dam
Brookneal Dam is an earth dam located in Campbell County, Virginia, built in 1963. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Brookneal Dam
The primary purpose of Brookneal Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Town Of Brookneal Department Of Public Utilities (public utility). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary To Falling River - Vahu6 Ru71 Falling River - Hat Creek - Phelps Creek near Brookneal.
The dam stands 52 feet tall and stretches 280 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 689 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1963, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam.
At 52 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Campbell |
| Nearest City | Brookneal |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary To Falling River - Vahu6 Ru71 Falling River - Hat Creek - Phelps Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.06810, -78.95290 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Height | 52 ft |
| Dam Length | 280 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 689 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 689 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Town of Brookneal Department of Public Utilities |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA031006 |
| Federal ID | VA031006 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |