Fort Pickett Reservoir
Fort Pickett Reservoir is a buttress dam located in Brunswick County, Virginia, built in 1942. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Fort Pickett Reservoir
The primary purpose of Fort Pickett Reservoir 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 Fort Pickett (federal).
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 1,030 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 384 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,757 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 202 square miles. Completed in 1942, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/07/1995. That was over 30 years ago.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Brunswick |
| Coordinates | 36.98754, -77.96347 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,030 ft |
| Year Completed | 1942 (84 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,757 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,757 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 384 acres |
| Drainage Area | 202 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Fort Pickett |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/07/1995 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA135001 |
| Federal ID | VA135001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |