Brookneal Dam

Significant HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCampbell
Nearest CityBrookneal
River/StreamUnnamed tributary to Falling River - VAHU6 RU71 Falling River - Hat Creek - Phelps Creek
Coordinates37.06810, -78.95290

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length280 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage689 acre-ft
Max Storage689 acre-ft
Normal Storage350 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerTown of Brookneal Department of Public Utilities
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDVA031006
Federal IDVA031006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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