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Virginia — Richmond City County — LITTLE WESTHAMPTON CREEK

Location

StateVirginia
CountyRichmond City
RiverLITTLE WESTHAMPTON CREEK
Coordinates37.57570, -77.53870

Physical Characteristics

NID Height21 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage267 acre-ft
Max Storage267 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionApril 18, 2018
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerUniversity of Richmond
Other NameWesthampton Lake

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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