Farmville Dam

Tanyard Branch of Briery Creek - VAHU6 JA10 Briery Creek· Prince Edward, Virginia· Earth· 25 ft tall
Significant Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Farmville Dam is classified as significant hazard in Virginia. Its primary use is recreation. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 25 ft (taller than 46.7% in VA)
Dam Length320 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Normal Storage62 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge1,071 cfs
NID IDVA147017

Safety Information

Significant Hazard

No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.

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

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 12, 2014
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: Department of Conservation and Recreation

Ownership

Christopher D Copley;Sheila B Copley

Private

Nearby Dams

Poplar Hill Dam

Prince Edward, VA

Low Hazard 32 ft

Carlton Dam

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Unknown 23 ft

Murphy Dam

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Unknown 26 ft

R. A. Smith Dam

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Unknown 21 ft

Briery Creek Lake Dam

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High Hazard 64 ft

Bush River Dam # 2

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High Hazard 49 ft

Millwood Pond Dam

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Unknown 21 ft

Prince Edward County Dam # 6

Prince Edward, VA

Unknown 15 ft

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Farmville Dam?

Farmville Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Farmville Dam?

Farmville Dam is owned by Christopher D Copley;Sheila B Copley (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Farmville Dam?

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

How tall is Farmville Dam?

Farmville Dam has a dam height of 25 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 Farmville Dam last inspected?

Farmville Dam was last inspected on July 12, 2014. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

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.