Commerce Park Dam
Key Takeaway
Commerce Park 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 | 12 ft (taller than 6% in VA) |
| Dam Length | 770 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 149 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| NID ID | VA053015 |
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
Dinwiddie County
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Commerce Park Dam?
Commerce Park 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 Commerce Park Dam?
Commerce Park Dam is owned by Dinwiddie County (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Commerce Park Dam?
Commerce Park 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 Commerce Park Dam?
Commerce Park Dam has a dam height of 12 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 Commerce Park Dam last inspected?
Commerce Park Dam was last inspected on December 19, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.