Carisbrooke Dam is an earth dam located in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Carisbrooke Dam
The primary purpose of Carisbrooke Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Carisbrooke Community Association, Inc. (private). It impounds the Ragged Island Creek/batten Bay - Vahu6 Jl43 James River - Cooper Creek near Smithfield.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 635 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 160 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles.
Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
State
Virginia
County
Isle of Wight
Nearest City
Smithfield
River/Stream
Ragged Island Creek/batten Bay - Vahu6 Jl43 James River - Cooper Creek