Bridgeforth Mill Dam
Bridgeforth Mill Dam is an earth dam located in Amelia County, Virginia. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bridgeforth Mill Dam
The primary purpose of Bridgeforth Mill Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Bridgeforth Mill Owners Association (private). It impounds the Beaverpond Creek Vahu6 Ja33 Deep Creek - Beaverpond Creek near Burkeville.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 604 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 16 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/28/2021.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Virginia dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Amelia |
| Nearest City | Burkeville |
| River/Stream | Beaverpond Creek Vahu6 Ja33 Deep Creek - Beaverpond Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.29690, -77.88230 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 604 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 604 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 360 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Bridgeforth Mill Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA007004 |
| Federal ID | VA007004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |