Brisentine Dam is an earth dam located in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 28 ft28 ft tall and 3,550 ft long, taller than 62% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
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 14 years ago.
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Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Prince Edward |
| Nearest City | Prospect |
| River/Stream | Falling Creek - Vahu6 Ja08 Buffalo Creek - Falling Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.29700, -78.56340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 208 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 118 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Clyde Davis |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/09/2012 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA147020 |
| Federal ID | VA147020 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |