Walker'S Dam

Virginia, Charles City County, Chickahominy

Location

StateVirginia
CountyCharles City
RiverChickahominy
Coordinates37.40660, -76.93810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length1,480 ft
NID Storage7,500 acre-ft
Max Storage7,500 acre-ft
Surface Area420 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 10, 2021
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerCity of Newport News - Waterworks Department
Other NameChicahominy River 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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