Brights Dam
Brights Dam is an earth dam located in Suffolk County, Virginia. It carries a Undetermined hazard potential classification.
About Brights Dam
The primary purpose of Brights Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Maico Usa Inc;richard B. Winters (private). It impounds the Unnamed Tributary (direct) To Nansemond River - Vahu6 Jl48 Nansemond River - Cedar Lake near Suffolk.
The dam stands 14 feet tall, has a maximum storage capacity of 148 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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Undetermined HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Suffolk |
| Nearest City | Suffolk |
| River/Stream | Unnamed Tributary (direct) To Nansemond River - Vahu6 Jl48 Nansemond River - Cedar Lake |
| Coordinates | 36.77450, -76.54040 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 148 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 76 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Maico USA Inc;Richard B. Winters |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Undetermined |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | VA800007 |
| Federal ID | VA800007 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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