Bridge St. Lagoons Dam

OFF STREAM APPOMATTOX RIVER· Prince Edward, Virginia· Earth· 10 ft tall
Unknown Other Private

Key Takeaway

Bridge St. Lagoons Dam is classified as unknown in Virginia. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 10 ft (taller than 2.2% in VA)
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage118 acre-ft
Normal Storage28 acre-ft
Drainage Area0 sq mi
NID IDVA147024

Safety Information

Unknown

Hazard potential has not been determined.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Town of Farmville

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Bridge St. Lagoons Dam?

Bridge St. Lagoons Dam is classified as Unknown. Hazard potential has not been determined. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Bridge St. Lagoons Dam?

Bridge St. Lagoons Dam is owned by Town of Farmville (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Bridge St. Lagoons Dam?

Bridge St. Lagoons Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Bridge St. Lagoons Dam?

Bridge St. Lagoons Dam has a dam height of 10 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.