Briery Creek Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Briery Creek Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 64 ft (taller than 96.2% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 920 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 21.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 636 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 810 acres |
| Drainage Area | 25 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA147037 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
State Government
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What is the hazard classification of Briery Creek Lake Dam?
Briery Creek Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Briery Creek Lake Dam?
Briery Creek Lake Dam is owned by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (State Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Briery Creek Lake Dam?
Briery Creek Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Briery Creek Lake Dam?
Briery Creek Lake Dam has a dam height of 64 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.
When was Briery Creek Lake Dam last inspected?
Briery Creek Lake Dam was last inspected on February 23, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.