Dams in Dinwiddie County, Virginia
20Total Dams
2High Hazard
0Significant
Dam Safety in Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Dinwiddie County has 20 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Currently, 2 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.
The average dam in Dinwiddie County is 71 years old. The most common purpose is recreation. The tallest dam is Brasfield (appomattox) at 73 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasfield (appomattox) | High | Fair | 73 | Water Supply | 1968 |
| Commerce Park Dam | High | Fair | 12 | Recreation | |
| Tommeheton Lake | Low | Not Available | 25 | Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond | 1942 |
| Pee Wee Dam | Low | Not Rated | 23 | Recreation | |
| Lake Jordan Dam | Low | Poor | 15 | Recreation | |
| Colemans Lake Dam | Low | Poor | 12 | Recreation | |
| Burnt Quarter Dam | Undetermined | Satisfactory | 24 | Irrigation | |
| J. C. Stafford Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 23 | Irrigation | |
| Mckenney Hunt Club Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 22 | Recreation | |
| Eades Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 21 | Recreation | |
| Cernys Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 19 | Recreation | |
| Picture Dam | Undetermined | Fair | 19 | Irrigation | |
| Clarkes Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 17 | Irrigation | |
| Jones Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 16 | Recreation | |
| Hobbs Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | |
| Stokes Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 15 | Recreation | |
| Claytons Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 14 | Recreation | |
| Steers Mill Pond Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 14 | Other | |
| Perkins Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation | |
| Musgrove Dam | Undetermined | Not Rated | 12 | Recreation |