Brasfield (Appomattox), also known as Lake Chesdin, is a private water resource located in Dinwiddie, Virginia, just 8 miles from Petersburg.
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The dam, completed in 1968, stands at a height of 55 feet and serves primarily for water supply purposes, with a storage capacity of 35,354 acre-feet and a surface area of 3,053 acres. The dam is a gravity type structure with a multi-arch core, built on a rock foundation, and has a spillway width of 850 feet.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Brasfield (Appomattox) has a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. Despite its significant storage capacity and strategic location, the dam has not undergone a recent condition assessment and lacks an emergency action plan. While the dam's inspection frequency is one year, the last inspection was conducted in September 2020, raising concerns about its current condition and readiness in the event of an emergency. As a key water resource in the region, ensuring the safety and maintenance of Brasfield (Appomattox) is crucial for both water supply and environmental conservation efforts.
Year Completed |
1968 |
Dam Length |
1250 |
Dam Height |
55 |
River Or Stream |
Appomattox |
Primary Dam Type |
Gravity |
Surface Area |
3053 |
Hydraulic Height |
54 |
Drainage Area |
1335 |
Nid Storage |
35354 |
Structural Height |
73 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
73 |
Appomattox River At Matoaca
|
498cfs |
Stony Creek Near Dinwiddie
|
32cfs |
Deep Creek Near Mannboro
|
96cfs |
Nottoway River Near Rawlings
|
157cfs |
Appomattox River At Mattoax
|
309cfs |
Nottoway River Near Stony Creek
|
302cfs |