Brisentine Dam

Brisentine Dam is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.

About Brisentine Dam

The primary purpose of Brisentine Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Clyde Davis (private). It impounds the Falling Creek - Vahu6 Ja08 Buffalo Creek - Falling Creek near Prospect.

The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 3,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 208 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.

The most recent inspection on record was 10/09/2012. That was over 13 years ago.

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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
Nearest CityProspect
River/StreamFalling Creek - Vahu6 Ja08 Buffalo Creek - Falling Creek
Coordinates37.29700, -78.56340

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length3,550 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage208 acre-ft
Max Storage208 acre-ft
Normal Storage118 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerClyde Davis
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationUndetermined
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection10/09/2012
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDVA147020
Federal IDVA147020
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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