Commerce Park Dam, also known as Bragan Dam or Commerce Park Lake, is a private-owned structure in Dinwiddie, Virginia, near Petersburg.
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Built by Froehling and Robertson, Inc., this earth dam serves primarily for recreation, with flood risk reduction as a secondary purpose. The dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a length of 770 feet, providing a storage capacity of 149.4 acre-feet and a surface area of 13.6 acres.
Regulated by the Department of Conservation and Recreation in Virginia, Commerce Park Dam has a fair condition assessment and a high hazard potential. It features an uncontrolled spillway with a width of 124 feet, reflecting its moderate risk level. Despite not being under the jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers, the dam requires regular inspections and maintenance to ensure its structural integrity and safety for the surrounding community. Water resource and climate enthusiasts will find Commerce Park Dam an intriguing example of a privately-owned structure serving both recreational and flood control purposes in Virginia's water management infrastructure.
Dam Length |
770 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
Cattail Run - VAHU6 JA40 Appomattox River - Oldtown Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
13.6 |
Drainage Area |
0.84 |
Nid Storage |
149.4 |
Outlet Gates |
Uncontrolled - 0 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Unlisted/Unknown |
Nid Height |
12 |
Appomattox River At Matoaca
|
498cfs |
Stony Creek Near Dinwiddie
|
32cfs |
Nottoway River Near Stony Creek
|
302cfs |
Deep Creek Near Mannboro
|
96cfs |
Nottoway River Near Rawlings
|
157cfs |
James River Near Richmond
|
1810cfs |