Briery Creek Lake Dam

Virginia — Prince Edward County — Briery Creek - VAHU6 JA10 Briery Creek

Location

StateVirginia
CountyPrince Edward
RiverBriery Creek - VAHU6 JA10 Briery Creek
Coordinates37.20470, -78.44340

Physical Characteristics

NID Height64 ft
Dam Height64 ft
Dam Length920 ft
NID Storage21,378 acre-ft
Max Storage21,378 acre-ft
Surface Area810 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionFebruary 23, 2021
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerVirginia Department of Wildlife Resources
Other NameBush River Dam # 1e

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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.

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