Breckinridge Dam
Virginia — Stafford County — CHOPAWAMSIC CREEK
Location
| State | Virginia |
| County | Stafford |
| River | CHOPAWAMSIC CREEK |
| Coordinates | 38.53667, -77.39167 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 290 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 55 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | November 1, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 3 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1940 |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | DOD USMC |
| Other Name | Breckinridge Reservoir |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.